The New Testament speaks of suffering for His name's sake (Acts 9:16), in behalf of Christ, (Philippians 1:29) for the Kingdom of God (II Thessalonians 1:5), for the Gospel (II Timothy 1:11-12), for well-doing (I Peter 2:19-20; 3:17), for righteousness sake (I Peter 3:14), as a Christian (I Peter 4:15-16), and according to the will of God (I Peter 4:19).
Binabanggit ng Bagong Tipan ang pagdurusa alang-alang sa Kaniyang pangalan (Gawa 9:16), para kay Cristo (Filipos 1:29) para sa Kaharian ng Diyos (II Tesalonica 1:5), para sa Ebanghelyo (II Timoteo 1:11-12), dahil sa paggawa ng mabuti (I Pedro 2:19-20; 3:17), alang-alang sa katuwiran (I Pedro 3:14), bilang isang Cristiano (I Pedro 4:15-16), at ayon sa kalooban ng Diyos (I Pedro 4:19).