Applying the lesson of Jesus ’ endurance, Paul encourages Christians: “Consider closely the one who has endured such contrary talk by sinners against their own interests, that you may not get tired and give out in your souls. ”
Innustades kristlasi pidama vastu samamoodi nagu Jeesus, ütleb Paulus: „Kujutlege ometi teda, kes niisugust vastuhakkamist enese vastu on saanud kannatada patustelt, et te ei väsiks ega läheks araks oma hinges ”.