# tribulation, distresses, trouble

## Definition:

The term “tribulation” refers to a time of hardship, suffering, and distress.

* It is explained in the New Testament that Christians will endure times of persecution and other kinds of tribulation because many people in this world are opposed to Jesus’ teachings.
* “The Great Tribulation” is a term used in the Bible to describe a period of time just before Jesus’ second coming when God’s wrath will be poured out on the earth for several years.
* The term “tribulation” could also be translated as “time of great suffering” or “deep distress” or “severe difficulties.”


(See also: [earth](../other/earth.md), [teach](../other/teach.md), [wrath](../kt/wrath.md))

## Bible References:

* [Mark 04:17](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/04/17)
* [Mark 13:19](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/13/19)
* [Matthew 13:20-21](rc://en/tn/help/mat/13/20)
* [Matthew 24:09](rc://en/tn/help/mat/24/09)
* [Matthew 24:29](rc://en/tn/help/mat/24/29)
* [Romans 02:09](rc://en/tn/help/rom/02/09)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H6869, G2347, G4423
