True righteousness is measured by conformity to God’s will and his commands. Suffering for righteousness ’ sake, therefore, means suffering because one resists pressure to violate God’s standards or requirements.
प्रेषितांनी येशूच्या नावाने प्रचार करण्याचे न थांबवल्यामुळे यहुदी धर्मपुढाऱ्‍यांकडून त्यांचा छळ झाला.