19. Further, into what calumnies will they not
break out, who by false witness calumniated even Christ? Into
what calumnies will not men break out who are liars, even in things
belonging to God? Whom will they not say to have been the
instigators of that sedition? Whom will they not assail, even of
those whom they recognize not, that may gaze upon the numberless ranks
of Christians in chains, that they may see the necks of the faithful
people bowed in captivity, that the servants of God may be concealed in
darkness, may be beheaded, given over to the fire, delivered to the
mines, that their sufferings may not quickly pass away?