¹² Indeed, all who desire to ^(A)live a godly life in Christ Jesus ^(B)will be persecuted,

The Hatred of the World

^18 (A)“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.

^10 (A)“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for ^(B)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

^11 (C)“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely ^(D)on my account. ^12 (E)Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for ^(F)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.