These tests of faith were not unexpected, since Jesus had warned that they would come. Yet, those early Christians did not retaliate against their persecutors; neither did their faith weaken under the pressure.
इसके बावजूद पहली सदी के इन मसीहियों ने अपने सतानेवालों से बदला नहीं लिया; न ही मुश्‍किलें आने पर उनका विश्‍वास कमज़ोर हुआ ।