You Will Be Persecuted

Throughout the world, every day, our brothers and sisters die or are persecuted for believing in and standing up for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 1 Peter 4:12-16

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Used by permission The Voice of the Martyrs www.persecution.com  Martyr: One who bears “witness” by death.
Acts 22:20 And they listened to him up to this statement, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live!”One who bears “witness” by death. And they listened to him up to this statement, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live!”Persecute: To put to flight, drive away, pursue.
Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when man cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in Heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets before you.
2 Timothy 3:12 And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.One who bears “witness” by death. And they listened to him up to this statement, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live!”To put to flight, drive away, pursue. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when man cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in Heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets before you.And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.Prayer Map 2007

(Click on map for larger image)One who bears “witness” by death. And they listened to him up to this statement, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live!”To put to flight, drive away, pursue. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when man cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in Heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets before you.And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.(Click on map for larger image)Restricted Nation (yellow countries): This includes countries where government policy or practice prevent Christians from obtaining Bibles or other Christian literature. Also included are government-sanctioned circumstances where Christians are harassed, imprisoned, killed or deprived of their possessions or liberties because of their faith of Jesus. One who bears “witness” by death. And they listened to him up to this statement, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live!”To put to flight, drive away, pursue. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when man cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in Heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets before you.And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.(Click on map for larger image) (yellow countries): This includes countries where government policy or practice prevent Christians from obtaining Bibles or other Christian literature. Also included are government-sanctioned circumstances where Christians are harassed, imprisoned, killed or deprived of their possessions or liberties because of their faith of Jesus.Hostile Areas (red countries): This includes large areas in nations where governments consistently attempt to provide protection for the Christian population. Still, Christians and their property are victims of violence, due to their witness.
www.persecution.comOne who bears “witness” by death. And they listened to him up to this statement, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live!”To put to flight, drive away, pursue. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when man cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in Heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets before you.And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.(Click on map for larger image) (yellow countries): This includes countries where government policy or practice prevent Christians from obtaining Bibles or other Christian literature. Also included are government-sanctioned circumstances where Christians are harassed, imprisoned, killed or deprived of their possessions or liberties because of their faith of Jesus. (red countries): This includes large areas in nations where governments consistently attempt to provide protection for the Christian population. Still, Christians and their property are victims of violence, due to their witness.One who bears “witness” by death. And they listened to him up to this statement, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live!”To put to flight, drive away, pursue. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when man cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in Heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets before you.And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.(Click on map for larger image) (yellow countries): This includes countries where government policy or practice prevent Christians from obtaining Bibles or other Christian literature. Also included are government-sanctioned circumstances where Christians are harassed, imprisoned, killed or deprived of their possessions or liberties because of their faith of Jesus. (red countries): This includes large areas in nations where governments consistently attempt to provide protection for the Christian population. Still, Christians and their property are victims of violence, due to their witness.

One who bears “witness” by death. And they listened to him up to this statement, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he should not be allowed to live!”To put to flight, drive away, pursue. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when man cast insults at you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, on account of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in Heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets before you.And indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.(Click on map for larger image) (yellow countries): This includes countries where government policy or practice prevent Christians from obtaining Bibles or other Christian literature. Also included are government-sanctioned circumstances where Christians are harassed, imprisoned, killed or deprived of their possessions or liberties because of their faith of Jesus. (red countries): This includes large areas in nations where governments consistently attempt to provide protection for the Christian population. Still, Christians and their property are victims of violence, due to their witness.