That was not an easy question for a Jew to answer. Jews who observed the Law would not even enter a Gentile’s home, let alone enjoy warm fellowship with one.
كَمَا أَنَّ ٱلْمَسِيحِيِّينَ مِنْ أَصْلٍ يَهُودِيٍّ كَانُوا يُعَانُونَ ٱضْطِهَادًا مَرِيرًا لِأَنَّهُمْ غَيَّرُوا دِينَهُمْ .‏