Blamed for setting fire to the city in 64 C.E. and accused of hating mankind, Christ’s followers were objects of intense hostility.
وَاجَهَ ٱلْمَسِيحِيُّونَ فِي رُومَا ٱلْقَدِيمَةِ عَدَاوَةً شَرِسَةً هَدَّدَتْ حَيَاتَهُمْ .‏