And despite his having to endure much hardship and persecution, Paul never lost his zeal. ​ — 2 Cor.
(‏ اع ٩ :‏ ​ ٣ -‏ ٢٢‏ )‏ وَغَيْرَةُ بُولُسَ لَمْ تَنْطَفِئْ قَطُّ بِٱلرَّغْمِ مِنَ ٱلضِّيقَاتِ وَٱلِٱضْطِهَادَاتِ .‏ —‏ ٢ كو ١١ :‏ ​ ٢٣ -‏ ٢٩ ؛‏ ١٢ :‏ ١٥‏ .‏