The Lord cherishes an intense sympathy for these martyrs because He, too, walked the path of suffering and drank the bitter cup of persecution to the last drop. To this Church He introduces Himself as the One who was dead but is now alive. He urges them to take a firm stand in the midst of suffering, because they will be rewarded with the incorruptible resurrection life if they remain faithful.
Katika barua hii, yeye hapa anawaambia wakristo ni yeye aliyekufa na sasa yuko hai. Anawasihi wakristo hawa wasimame imara wakati huu wa mateso kwa sababu baadaye watapokea tuzo ambalo ni kufufuka kwao baada ya kifo.