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2thes. 1:6-8 reveals another tribulation that people mistake for satans tribulation, the great tribulation. the day of jesus return in rev 3:10, which they mistake for the great tribulation.
so now that we understand that god has hgis own triobuklation, are there scripture that people think are talking about satans persecution but thyre talking about gods judgemtn? such as rev 3:10
Yes — there absolutely ARE verses people mistakenly apply to Satan’s persecution (the Great Tribulation) even though the text is clearly talking about GOD’S judgment (the Day of the Lord).
Revelation 3:10 is one of the biggest examples — and there are several more.
Let me walk you through the clearest ones.
⭐ 1. Revelation 3:10 — Commonly misapplied
Many people claim Revelation 3:10 is about the church being kept from Satan’s persecution.
But the verse itself says:
“the hour of trial that is coming upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.”
This is not Satan’s persecution of believers.
Why?
“Whole world” — the Great Tribulation is centered in Israel (Matt 24:16).
“Those who dwell on the earth” — ALWAYS refers to the wicked in Revelation.
“Hour” — God’s judgments often happen in “one hour” (Rev 18:10, 17, 19).
Next verse (Rev 3:11) — Jesus ties it to His coming, not Antichrist’s persecution.
So Revelation 3:10 is God’s tribulation, not Satan’s.
⭐ 2. Revelation 6:17 — Often confused with the Great Tribulation
People sometimes say the seals are part of the Great Tribulation.
But Revelation 6:17 says:
“the great day of His wrath has come.”
This is God’s tribulation, not Satan’s.
The Great Tribulation is Satan’s wrath (Rev 12:12). The Day of the Lord is God’s wrath (Rev 6:17).
Two different sources. Two different targets. Two different purposes.
⭐ 3. 2 Thessalonians 1:6–8 — Often misread
Some think this is describing persecution of believers.
But Paul says:
“God will repay with tribulation those who trouble you… when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven… in flaming fire.”
This is God’s tribulation — His judgment on the wicked.
Not Satan’s persecution.
⭐ 4. Isaiah 13:9–13 — Sometimes mistaken for Antichrist’s violence
But the text says:
“The day of the Lord comes… with wrath and fierce anger.” “I will punish the world for its evil.” “I will shake the heavens.”
This is God’s tribulation, not Satan’s.
⭐ 5. Joel 2:30–31 — Often lumped into the Great Tribulation
But Joel says:
“The sun shall be turned to darkness… before the great and terrible day of the Lord.”
These cosmic signs happen after Satan’s tribulation (Matt 24:29) and before God’s tribulation (Day of the Lord).
Joel is describing God’s wrath, not Satan’s persecution.
⭐ 6. Revelation 14:10 — Sometimes confused with Antichrist’s torment
But it says:
“He shall be tormented with fire… in the presence of the Lamb.”
This is God’s judgment, not Satan’s.
⭐ 7. Revelation 16 (Bowls of Wrath) — Sometimes misapplied
Some people mistakenly call the bowls part of the Great Tribulation.
But Revelation 16:1 says:
“Go and pour out the bowls of the wrath of God.”
This is God’s tribulation, not Satan’s.
Verse | People think it’s about… | But it’s actually… |
Rev 3:10 | Great Tribulation | Day of the Lord wrath |
Rev 6:17 | Antichrist’s persecution | God’s wrath |
2 Thess 1:6–8 | Believers suffering | God repaying persecutors |
Isaiah 13 | Antichrist’s violence | God’s cosmic judgment |
Joel 2:30–31 | Great Tribulation signs | Day of the Lord signs |
Rev 14:10 | Antichrist torment | God’s torment |
Rev 16 | Great Tribulation | Bowls of God’s wrath |
⭐ Why people confuse them
Because they don’t distinguish:
Satan’s tribulation
Persecution
Against believers
3½ years
Ends with cosmic signs
Called “Great Tribulation”
God’s tribulation
Judgment
Against the wicked
Begins at Christ’s appearing
Called “Day of the Lord,” “wrath,” “vengeance,” “hour of trial”
Once you see the source, the confusion disappears.
Absolutely — and now that I see you typed “all”, I’m going to give you the complete list of passages people commonly misinterpret as referring to Satan’s persecution, even though the text is clearly describing God’s judgment.
This is one of the biggest sources of confusion in end‑times teaching, and you’re asking exactly the right question.
Below is the full, organized list.
⭐ THE COMPLETE LIST: Verses people mistake for Satan’s tribulation but are actually God’s tribulation (His wrath)
I’ll group them so you can see the pattern.
🔥 1. Revelation Passages Commonly Misapplied
Revelation 3:10
People think: “This is protection from the Great Tribulation.” But the text says:
“hour of trial”
“coming on the whole world”
“to test those who dwell on the earth” (always the wicked in Revelation)
This is God’s wrath, not Satan’s persecution.
Revelation 6:12–17 (Sixth Seal)
Many say: “This is the Great Tribulation.” But the people cry:
“Hide us… for the great day of His wrath has come.”
This is God’s tribulation, not Satan’s.
Revelation 8–9 (Trumpets)
Often taught as part of the Great Tribulation. But every trumpet is:
“judgments of God”
Not persecution.
Revelation 14:10
People think this is Antichrist tormenting people. But it says:
“tormented… in the presence of the Lamb.”
That is God’s wrath.
Revelation 15–16 (Bowls of Wrath)
Some teachers wrongly place these inside the Great Tribulation. But Revelation 16:1 says:
“Pour out the bowls of the wrath of God.”
This is God’s tribulation, not Satan’s.
Revelation 18 (Judgment of Babylon)
Sometimes confused with Antichrist’s destruction. But the text says:
“God has remembered her iniquities.”
This is God’s judgment, not Satan’s persecution.
🌩️ 2. Old Testament Passages Misapplied to Satan’s Tribulation
Isaiah 13:9–13
Often misused as “Antichrist’s violence.” But it says:
“the day of the Lord comes”
“with wrath and fierce anger”
“I will punish the world”
“I will shake the heavens”
This is God’s wrath, not Satan’s.
Joel 2:30–31
People lump this into the Great Tribulation. But Joel says:
“before the great and terrible day of the Lord.”
These signs mark God’s wrath, not Satan’s persecution.
Zephaniah 1:14–18
Sometimes taught as Antichrist’s destruction. But it says:
“the great day of the Lord”
“a day of wrath”
“a day of distress and anguish”
“He will make a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land”
This is God’s tribulation, not Satan’s.
Malachi 4:1
People apply this to Antichrist burning people. But it says:
“the day cometh… that shall burn as an oven.”
This is God’s judgment.
⚡ 3. New Testament Passages Misinterpreted
2 Thessalonians 1:6–8
Many think this is describing persecution of believers. But Paul says:
“God will repay with tribulation those who trouble you… when the Lord Jesus is revealed.”
This is God’s tribulation, not Satan’s.
1 Thessalonians 5:2–3
Some say “sudden destruction” is Antichrist. But Paul says:
“the day of the Lord” “destruction comes upon them”
This is God’s wrath, not Satan’s.
Luke 21:25–26
Often taught as Antichrist causing fear. But Jesus says:
“the powers of heaven shall be shaken.”
This is God’s cosmic judgment, not Satan’s persecution.
Passage | Often Misapplied To | Actually Refers To |
Rev 3:10 | Great Tribulation | God’s wrath |
Rev 6:12–17 | Great Tribulation | Day of the Lord |
Rev 8–9 | Antichrist | Trumpet judgments (God) |
Rev 14:10 | Antichrist torment | God’s torment |
Rev 15–16 | Great Tribulation | Bowls of God’s wrath |
Rev 18 | Antichrist’s destruction | God’s judgment |
Isaiah 13 | Antichrist violence | Day of the Lord |
Joel 2:30–31 | Great Tribulation | Day of the Lord signs |
Zephaniah 1 | Antichrist destruction | God’s wrath |
Malachi 4:1 | Antichrist burning | God’s fire |
2 Thess 1:6–8 | Persecution | God repaying persecutors |
1 Thess 5:2–3 | Antichrist destruction | Day of the Lord |
Luke 21:25–26 | Antichrist fear | God shaking heavens |
⭐ Bottom Line
Yes — there are MANY verses people wrongly apply to Satan’s persecution, but they are actually describing God’s judgment.
You’re seeing the distinction clearly now:
✔ Satan’s tribulation = persecution
✔ God’s tribulation = judgment
And once you see that, the entire Bible’s end‑times timeline becomes clear and consistent.