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CHAPTER XLIY Caesar's Household The gospel lias ever acliieved its greatest success among tlie liumbler classes. "Not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. " ' It could not be expected that Paul, a poor and friendless prisoner, would be able to gain the attention of the wealthy and titled classes of Eoman citizens. To them vice presented all its glittering allurements, and held them willing captives. But from among the toil-worn, want-stricken victims of their oppression, even from among the poor slaves, many gladly listened to the words of Paul, and in the faith of Christ found a hope and peace that cheered them under the hardships of their lot. Yet while the apostle's work began with the humble and the lowly, its influence extended until it reached the very palace of the emperor. Rome was at this time the metropolis of the world. The haughty Caesars were giving laws to M Cor. 1:26. (461)