Bible Verses About Persecution: Of saints, is a persecution of Christ

For thus said Jehovah of Hosts: After honour He hath sent me unto the nations who are spoiling you, For he who is coming against you, Is coming against the daughter of His eye.

and having fallen upon the earth, he heard a voice saying to him, `Saul, Saul, why me dost thou persecute?'

And he said, `Who art thou, Lord?' and the Lord said, `I am Jesus whom thou dost persecute; hard for thee at the pricks to kick;'