'Oppression' in the Bible

They have no root in themselves, but are short-lived. When oppression or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they stumble.

For in those days there will be oppression, such as there has not been the like from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will be.

But in those days, after that oppression, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light,