To Christians, some of whom were soon to be cruelly persecuted by Emperor Nero, the apostle Paul wrote: “Let us exult while in tribulations, since we know that tribulation produces endurance; endurance, in turn, an approved condition; the approved condition, in turn, hope, and the hope does not lead to disappointment. ”
Apostel Paulus kirjutas kristlastele, kellest paljusid hakkas varsti julmalt taga kiusama keiser Nero: „Me kiitleme ka viletsustest, teades, et viletsus saadab kannatlikkuse, ja kannatlikkus saadab püsivuse ja püsivus lootuse; aga lootus ei jäta häbisse. ”