How did Paul respond when persecution was reigning supreme on him?
Paul did not yield or retreat when persecution pressed upon him with full force. He refused to give in and refused to back off. Instead, he persevered and hung in there under severe opposition. His response was steadfast endurance, remaining faithful despite the intense suffering and pressure brought against him.
Les explains that Paul’s trials were precipitated by Judaizers, just as Christ’s were. Rome did not initiate Christ’s arrest and crucifixion; the Jews of the day demanded it because they could not accept who He was. In the same way, the apostle Paul faced relentless pressure, yet he never gave in and never backed off. Even when persecution was reigning supreme on him, he hung in there.