Although there was a brief respite in the persecution after the death of Domitian in 96 C.E., a new wave of persecution began under Trajan (98 - 117 C.E.), doubtless bringing further trials.
دقیقاً نمی‌دانیم که عیسی مسیحیان آن زمان را به چه ترتیب حفاظت کرد .‏