REVELATION—NOTE ON Revelation 3:10 hour of trial. This trial is coming on the whole world. It will happen before the day of judgment. Revelation envisions a brief future period of intense persecution for the church (see Revelation 19:19; Revelation 20:7). This time will include ever more intense manifestations of God’s wrath against rebellious humanity (Revelation 6:10; Revelation 8:13; Revelation 11:10; Revelation 13:8, Revelation 13:12, Revelation 13:14; Revelation 17:2, Revelation 17:8). Some believe this verse means Christ will take believers out of the world before a literal “great tribulation” period begins (the “pretribulation rapture” view). Other interpreters, however, see this as God’s promise to protect and remain faithful to believers who endure patiently during this difficult time.

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