Paul, who as we have seen endured his share of hardship, wrote: “All those desiring to live with godly devotion in association with Christ Jesus will also be persecuted. ”
६२ - ६४ च्या दरम्यान लिहिलेल्या आपल्या पहिल्या पत्रात विवेचन केले; या कालावधीत सबंध रोमी साम्राज्यात ख्रिश्‍चनांचा भयंकर छळ होत होता.