Jesus teaches that his disciples will be persecuted as a necessary prelude to the parousia. Through their perseverance (3), they will emerge victorious (1) when the Lord comes again (Ps). As we await the Day, let us conscientiously fulfill our Christian obligations (2). Mal 3:19-20a Ps 98:5-9 2 Thes 3:7-12 Lk 21:5-19