Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you,
and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
–Matthew 5:11 (KJV)–

The preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness;
but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
–1 Corinthians 1:18 (KJV)–

Let no man deceive himself.
If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world,
let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
–1 Corinthians 3:18 (KJV)–

We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ;
we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
–1 Corinthians 4:10 (KJV)–