The apostle Paul included this glowing commendation in his letter to first - century Christians in Philippi.
(‏ فيلبي ٢ :‏ ​ ٢٠ ،‏ ٢٢‏ )‏ قَدَّمَ ٱلرَّسُولُ بُولُسُ هذَا ٱلْمَدْحَ ٱلْحَارَّ فِي رِسَالَتِهِ إِلَى مَسِيحِيِّي ٱلْقَرْنِ ٱلْأَوَّلِ فِي فِيلِبِّي .‏