For although there have been numerous legislators among the Greeks and Barbarians, and also countless teachers and philosophers who professed to declare the truth, we do not remember any legislator who was able to produce in the minds of foreign nations an affection and a zeal (for him) such as led them either voluntarily to adopt his laws, or to defend them with all the efforts of their mind. No one, then, has been able to introduce and make known what seemed to himself the truth, among, I do not say many foreign nations, but even amongst the individuals of one single nation, in such a manner that a knowledge and belief of the same should extend to all. And yet there can be no doubt that it was the wish of the legislators that their laws should be observed by all men, if possible; and of the teachers, that what appeared to themselves to be truth, should become known to all. But knowing that they could by no means succeed in producing any such mighty power within them as would lead foreign nations to obey their laws, or have regard to their statements, they did not venture even to essay the attempt, lest the failure of the undertaking should stamp their conduct with the mark of imprudence. And yet there are throughout the whole world—throughout all Greece, and all foreign countries—countless individuals who have abandoned the laws of their country, and those whom they had believed to be gods, and have yielded themselves up to the obedience of the law of Moses, and to the discipleship and worship of Christ; and have done this, not without exciting against themselves the intense hatred of the worshippers of images, so as frequently to be exposed to cruel tortures from the latter, and sometimes even to be put to death. And yet they embrace, and with all affection preserve, the words and teaching of Christ.

Origen 225 AD

Now in modern English via Grok:

The Greeks and other nations had plenty of lawmakers, along with countless teachers and philosophers who claimed to reveal the truth. But we don’t recall any lawgiver who could inspire in foreign peoples the kind of love and enthusiasm that made them willingly adopt his laws or defend them with total dedication. No one has ever managed to spread what they saw as truth—not just to many foreign nations, but even to every person in a single nation—in a way that creates universal knowledge and belief.

And yet, every lawmaker wanted their laws followed by everyone if possible, and every teacher wanted their version of truth known worldwide. But they knew they lacked the inner power to make foreign nations obey or pay attention, so they didn’t even try, fearing it would expose their imprudence. Today, though, across the entire world—throughout Greece and all foreign lands—countless people have abandoned their native laws and the gods they once believed in. They’ve committed themselves to obeying Moses’ law and following and worshiping Christ. And they’ve done this despite intense hatred from idol-worshipers, often facing brutal tortures or even death. Yet they embrace and cherish Christ’s words and teachings with deep affection.

Did you know that the Biblical writings from the BC (BCE) predicted a coming “Servant/Messiah” who would bring God’s word to the nations world over? Did you know that Jesus claimed to be that Messiah and claimed that His message would go to the nations world over? Did you know that Jesus predicted both good and bad players in His multicultural/cross border/ever enduring kingdom? Did you know Jesus said His kingdom is not of this world? And yet the gates of hell would not prevail against it.

The rest is history….