So Paul strengthened the disciples by emphasizing the positive result of a faithful course. That reward was no mere illusion.
فَرَجَمُوا بُولُسَ بِٱلْحِجَارَةِ وَتَرَكُوهُ ظَانِّينَ أَنَّهُ مَاتَ .‏ —‏ اع ١٤ :‏ ​ ٨ -‏ ١٩‏ .‏