1Chapter 4 — Quintus the apostate.
2Now one named Quintus, a Phrygian, who was but lately come from Phrygia, when he saw the wild beasts, became afraid.
3This was the man who forced himself and some others to come forward voluntarily for trial.
4Him the proconsul, after many entreaties, persuaded to swear and to offer sacrifice.
5Wherefore, brethren, we do not commend those who give themselves up to suffering, seeing the Gospel does not teach so to do.