For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were scattered and came to nothing.

After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed.

Blessed are you when they shall revile and persecute you, and shall say every evil word against you falsely because of Me.

being defamed, we entreat. We have become as the filth of the world, the offscouring of all things until now.