To Christians, some of whom were soon to be cruelly persecuted by Emperor Nero, the apostle Paul wrote: “Let us exult while in tribulations, since we know that tribulation produces endurance; endurance, in turn, an approved condition; the approved condition, in turn, hope, and the hope does not lead to disappointment. ”
प्रेरित पौलुस ने मसीहियों को, जिनमें से कुछ बहुत जल्द सम्राट नीरो के हाथों बेरहमी से सताए जानेवाले थे, यह लिखा: “हम क्लेशों में भी घमण्ड करें, यही जानकर कि क्लेश से धीरज ।