At first, that statement might seem strange. After all, the prospect of going through “many tribulations ” would seem distressing, not encouraging.
(‏ ٢ كو ١١ :‏ ​ ٢٣ -‏ ٢٧‏ )‏ فَذَاتَ مَرَّةٍ حِينَ كَانَ مَعَ رَفِيقِهِ بَرْنَابَا فِي لِسْتَرَةَ ،‏ شَفَى رَجُلًا مُقْعَدًا مِنْ رَحِمِ أُمِّهِ .‏