Ye shall be hated (
esesqe misoumenoi). Periphrastic future passive to emphasize the continuous process of the linear action. For tribulation (
qlipsin see
Acts 13:21 ), a word common in the Acts, Epistles, and Apocalypse for the oppression (pressure) that the Christians received.
For my name's sake (
dia to onoma mou). The most glorious name in the world today, but soon to be a byword of shame (
Acts 5:41 ). The disciples would count it an honour to be dishonoured for the Name's sake.