the baptism, which I am to undergo, how do I long till it be accomplished?

but before this, he must undergo many sufferings, and be rejected by this generation:

he spoke of the resurrection of Christ, when he said, "that his soul was not lest in the grave, neither did his body undergo corruption."'

but whether I am afflicted, it is for your consolation and relief, which is effected by your perseverance, patiently enduring the same sufferings which I also undergo: or whether I am comforted, it is for your consolation and relief.

for having himself stood the test of sufferings, he is capable of being moved to relieve those who undergo such tryals.