Claudius took a liking to him until Valentinus tried to lead Claudius to Jesus, whereupon Claudius refused and condemned Valentinus to death, commanding that Valentinus either renounce his faith or he would be beaten with clubs, and beheaded.
Claudius took a liking to him. Valentinus tried to lead Claudius to Jesus. Whereupon Claudius refused. Whereupon Claudius condemned Valentinus to death. Death was commanding. This commanding Valentinus either renounce his faith. He would be beaten with clubs. He beheaded.