# 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 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