However, along with this expansion of true worship has come violent persecution, many Christians even forfeiting their lives as did Stephen, James, and other faithful first - century witnesses.
Aga koos selle tõelise kummardamise kasvuga on tulnud ka äge tagakiusamine ja paljud kristlased on nii nagu Stefanos, Jakoobus ja teisted ustavad esimese sajandi tunnistajad kaotanud isegi oma elu.