In much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses

2 Corinthians 6:4
But in all things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses.

This is a good encouragement for ministry work. There will be times in our service that will stretch our patience. Sometimes there will be trials which makes things very difficult to serve. Other times there will be distresses. Paul urges his fellow workers to persevere through. The only way to do this is to keep our eyes and hearts on our Lord which is the reason for our service in the first place.