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Persecute
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means,

To bother, hurt, punish, or kill someone unjustly; particularly because the person believes in a certain religion or style of worship.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you...
Matthew 5:43-44


Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
2 Timothy 3:12