“Now I begin to be a disciple. Let fire and cross, flocks of beasts, broken bones, dismemberment come upon me, so long as I attain to Jesus Christ.” -St Ignatius of Antioch . . #persecution #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox #holybible
“Remember the word that I said to you, A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you.” John 15:20 . “The mark of a soul that loves wisdom always gives thanks to God. If you have suffered evil, give thanks and it is changed to good. He …
“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2Timothy 3:12 . “Do not claim to have acquired virtue unless you have suffered affliction, for without affliction virtue has not been tested.” St Mark the Ascetic #persecution #suffering #godlyliving #dailyreadings #coptic #orthodox
“And you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved.” Mark 13:13 . “For the sake of His love for us and obedience to His Father, Christ joyfully took upon Himself insult and sorrow…. In like manner, when the saints become perfect, they all …
