Matthew 10:32-33 (NKJV) “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

Hebrews 12:2-3 (NKJV) Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith ... consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls.

Romans 1:11 (NKJV) For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established— that is, that I may be encouraged together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.