Jesus had warned the disciples they would be persecuted. Despite the horror of God impending crucifixion, His concern is for His disciples. He knows our circumstances and trials and doesn’t promise that there won’t be a fiery furnace, but that He will be with us in it. The Apostles were prepared for persecution and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ’s name. They bear witness on the foundation of the Holy Spirit, the primary witness.