See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues. Matthew 10:16-17 (NRSV) Chou Wen-Mo (1801)...
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The LORD is king for ever and ever; the nations shall perish from his land. O LORD, you will hear the desire of the meek; you will strengthen their heart, you will incline your ear to do justice for the orphan and the oppressed. Psalm 10:16-18a...
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I want to know Christ – yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10 Raphael Aka Kouame (2011)...
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Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Matthew 5:11 Samuel Masih (2004) Murdered in Hospital Samuel, a young Christian man, died from severe head trauma after a Muslim...
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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3 Winnie Davies (1967) Taken by Rebels From humble...
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Indeed, all who want to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. But wicked people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving others and being deceived. 2 Timothy 3:12-13 (NRSV) Zhang Xiuji (1996) Family Bribed Zhang Xiuji...
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It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 1 Peter 3:17 Safwat Zakher Saleh (1995) Kindness Kills Safwat was killed and his Christian neighbour injured in an attack on Christians in Upper Egypt in late May...
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Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Colossians 4:5 K Isaac Raj and K Daniel (2005) Preachers Pursued Pastor Isaac of Rock Church went missing on the night of 24 May 2005 and was found murdered in...
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Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart trembles at your word. Psalm 119:161 Desiderius (607) Challenged Corruption Desiderius, Bishop of Vienne (France), was a model church leader who supported missionary activity, cared for the sick...
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Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful servants. Truly I am your servant, LORD; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains. Psalm 116:15-16 Julia of Carthage (439) Brave Slave When the Germanic...
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