Doubtless, the many physical abuses administered to Paul’s body because of his Christian service left certain scars, testifying to his claim as a faithful slave belonging to Christ, one persecuted for His sake.
Kahtlemata jätsid paljud kehalised kannatused, mida Paulus oma kristliku teenistuse pärast koges, temale mõningaid arme, tõestades, et ta on vastavalt oma väitele Kristusele kuuluv ori, keda on taga kiusatud Tema pärast.