The gemara states in Avodah Zarah 18a: “Tanu rabbanan … Our rabbis taught that when R’ Yosi Ben Kisma became ill R’ Chanina ben Tradyon came to visit him.
R’ Yosi said to R’ Chanina: “Chanina, my brother, don’t you know that from Heaven it has been decreed that the Roman nation should be rulers over us? They have destroyed the Bais Hamikdash, burned the Kodesh Kodoshim, killed the righteous ones, and caused His wise men to perish. And yet this ruler continues to exist.
“I have heard about you that you sit and you learn Torah, which has been banned by the government. And that you gather public assemblies to teach Torah, with a Torah resting on your lap.”
R’ Chanina replied to R’ Yosi: “From Shamayim they will have mercy on me,” meaning that he would be shielded with Divine protection.
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Thank You Rabbi Goldwasser, familiar and didactical
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