Wouldn???t that be kind of late for the author to expect those who had a hand in persecuting Jesus to still be alive and kicking at his return even if it was imminent? <a href="http://www.patheos.com/community/exploringourmatrix/">http://www.patheos.com/community/exploringourmatrix/</a> James F. McGrath There are scholars who date the work earlier because of features such as the reference to the Temple being still standing.