Thecla said to Paul: “I shall cut off my hair and follow you wherever you go.” He replied, “The times are so ugly and you are so pretty. Another trial, worse than the first, may overtake you, a trial that you will not be able to withstand but be conquered by fear.” “Just give me the seal in Christ,” she countered, “and no adversity will touch me.” “Be patient, Thecla. You will receive the water.” 26. Paul sent the Onesiphorus family back to Iconium. Chapter 4 4.1–2 Thecla Confronts Alexander 1 (26b).