In order to encourage the new ones to remain strong in the faith. “ We must enter into the kingdom of God through many tribulations, ” said Paul and Barnabas.
(‏ اعمال ٢٠ :‏ ​ ١٧ -‏ ٣١‏ )‏ فَبَعْدَمَا شَجَّعَهُمْ أَنْ يَرْعَوْا رَعِيَّةَ ٱللهِ ٱلَّتِي فِي عُهْدَتِهِمْ ،‏ جَثَا مَعَهُمْ وَصَلَّى .‏