Paul described to Timothy why he was so willing to encounter trial: “Remember that Jesus Christ was raised up from the dead and was of David’s seed, according to the good news I preach; in connection with which I am suffering evil to the point of prison bonds as an evildoer.
Paulus kirjeldas Timoteosele, miks ta oli valmis katsumustega kohtuma: „Pea meeles Jeesust Kristust, kes on surnuist üles äratatud, kes on Taaveti soost minu evangeeliumi järgi, mille pärast mina ka kannatan kurja, kandes isegi ahelaid otsekui kurjategija!