It happened in the first century as well. Yet in writing to the Christians in Rome, Paul expressed his strong assurance of hope. Regardless of how much other people might hate them, God’s love would be greater. Should martyrdom be their lot, God’s love would still surround them (compare Acts 7:54–60). Do you know a “suffering someone” who needs your prayer that he or she continue to honor Christ? —C. R. B. 37. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. God’s people