Paul, who was himself persecuted as a Christian, wrote: “If Christ has not been raised up, our preaching is certainly in vain, and our faith is in vain. ”
كتب بولس الذي اضطُهِد هو نفسه كمسيحي :‏ « إن كان المسيح لم يُقَم ،‏ فعبثا تكون كرازتنا ،‏ وعبثا ايماننا » .‏