{Persecuted} (edi(936b)en). Imperfect active of di(936b)(935c), to
pursue, to persecute.  Ge 21:9  has in Hebrew "laughing," but the
LXX has "mocking." The Jewish tradition represents Ishmael as
shooting arrows at Isaac. {So now} (houtos kai nun) the Jews
were persecuting Paul and all Christians ( 1Th 2:15f. ).