22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. —Matthew 10:16-25 (KJV)
Persecutions Predicted: Some people confuse "work" and "enduring." Enduring is continuing Christian commitment in the face of difficulty. Born in a context of hostility, persecution, and the death of our LORD and many of his disciples, the endurance of Christians (sinners/saved) in the face of persecution and temptation underlies most the New Testament. In Christ we have hope.
