but, “you shall have tribulation.” They have no reason to be surprised with trouble. He warns them of it. There is no eviting of it. It is the common way to heaven, no going there otherwise. We have also the duty of the Lord’s people in tribulation, or under the fears of it, “Be of good cheer.” (Greek), Be confident, over the belly of all you may meet with in the world. Keep up your hearts, faint not. The comfort is, Christ has overcome the world, and therefore though it may wound you, it shall not