They fell upon Paul’s neck and tenderly kissed him, because they were especially pained . . . that they were going to behold his face no more.—Acts 20:37, 38.
Today, traveling overseers, congregation elders, and many others are deeply loved because of the courage they show in behalf of Jehovah’s sheep. For example, in countries racked by civil war or where the preaching work is banned, traveling overseers and their wives have risked their life and freedom in order to visit congregations. Likewise, many Witnesses have suffered at the hands of hostile rulers and their minions because of not betraying their fellow Witnesses. Thousands of others have been persecuted, tortured, and even killed because they would not stop preaching the good news or cease associating with fellow believers. (Acts 5:28, 29; Heb. 10:24, 25) May we imitate the faith and love of such courageous brothers and sisters!—1 Thess. 1:6. w06 10/1 2:9, 10
