Otherwise, He would have needed to suffer over and over since the foundation of the world; but now once for all at the consummation of the ages He has appeared and been publicly manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

For you showed sympathy and deep concern for those who were imprisoned, and you joyfully accepted the [unjust] seizure of your belongings and the confiscation of your property, conscious of the fact that you have a better possession and a lasting one [prepared for you in heaven].

because he preferred to endure the hardship of the people of God rather than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin.

and others experienced the trial of mocking and scourging [amid torture], and even chains and imprisonment.