<p>4:13 <i>But insomuch as you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice- </i>The purpose of the tribulations of the last days, as well as all our sufferings in whatever generation, will be to make us truly fellowship our Lord's agonizing, to make us know for ourselves that &quot;if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him&quot;. It is fair to assume that those who really try to shoulder their Lord's cross now will not need to go through such an experience in the tribulation of the last days. There are many connections between the experiences of the latter day saints, and the sufferings of Christ. Peter's letters were written to strengthen the faithful in the problems of the AD70 'last days', as well as our own. They are full of reference to Christ's sufferings (e.g. 1 Pet.1:11,19,21-24; 3:18; 4:1). &quot;The fiery trial which is to try you (is cause for rejoicing because it makes you) partakers of Christ's sufferings&quot; (4:13). See on Mk. 13:13 for more evidence that the last generation of believers will particularly fellowship the Lord's sufferings through their experiences in the final tribulation.</p><p><i>That at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy</i>- We have shown that our sufferings in the tribulation will associate us with Christ's sufferings- so that the joy on his return will be &quot;exceeding&quot;  &quot;The time AD70 is come that judgment must begin at the house of God&quot; 4:17. Going through the tribulation will effectively be our judgment seat. &quot;The righteous will scarcely be saved&quot; 4:18- spiritual survival during this time will be by the skin of our teeth; as was our Lord's spiritual survival on the cross which we will then fellowship.</p>