1Let us leave the ancient examples and come to the athletes nearest to our own time. Let us take the noble examples of our own generation.
2Through jealousy and envy the greatest and most righteous pillars were persecuted and fought to death.
3Let us take the good apostles: Peter, who because of unjust jealousy endured not one or two but many laborious trials, and thus having borne witness went to the glorious place that was his by right.
4Through envy and strife Paul showed the reward of patience.