These Christians likely suffered financially at the hands of persecutors because of their faithfulness, yet they possessed riches far more valuable than silver or gold. ​ — Proverbs 22: 1; Hebrews 10: 34.
Need kristlased kannatasid puudust tõenäoliselt sellepärast, et neid Jumalale ustavaks jäämise pärast taga kiusati.