Matthew 5:10

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 5:11

“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for ...”

Matthew 10:18

“And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.”

Matthew 10:39

“He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.”

Matthew 16:25

“For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”