Strong G1377 διώκω diōkō · to pursue

John

1. John 5:16
   And therefore did the Jews persecute Jesus, and sought to slay him, because he had done these things on the sabbath day.
2. John 15:20
   Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.