Nero speaks of himself
1. I am the third of the gang. I too am hidden down there.
2. I have killed the Christians and besides I have lived a dissolute life.
2. I have killed the Christians and besides I have lived a dissolute life.
Explanation
1-2 Nero, born in 37 after Christ, was emperor of the Romans from 54 to 68. He persecuted the Christians. Under his reign Peter was crucified, and Paul was beheaded. In 59 Nero poisoned his mother and had his wife strangled. He ended committing suicide.
1-2 Nero, born in 37 after Christ, was emperor of the Romans from 54 to 68. He persecuted the Christians. Under his reign Peter was crucified, and Paul was beheaded. In 59 Nero poisoned his mother and had his wife strangled. He ended committing suicide.