To strengthen them in this, Paul said: “This very thing [the Christians ’ being persecuted] is a proof of destruction for [the persecutors], but of salvation for you; and this indication is from God, because to you the privilege was given in behalf of Christ, not only to put your faith in him, but also to suffer in his behalf. ” ​ — Philippians 1: 27 - 29.
Paulus ütles nende tugevdamiseks: „See [kristlaste tagakiusamine] on neile [tagakiusajatele] hukatuse, teile aga pääste tähiseks, ja nimelt Jumalalt. Sest teile on armust antud Kristuse pärast mitte ainult uskuda temasse, vaid ka kannatada tema pärast ”.