The early Christians asked God to give them boldness in the face of opposition, saying: “Jehovah, give attention to their threats, and grant your slaves to keep speaking your word with all boldness. ”
(‏ اَعمال ۱۲ :‏ ۵‏ )‏ مسیحیان همچنین برای ایستادگی در مقابل مخالفانشان دعا می‌کردند .‏