Even though this persecution begins in Jerusalem, it will spread throughout the world (Rev. 13:3). We know this because the Beast will be given authority over all the nations (Rev. 13:7). The Great Tribulation will begin in Jerusalem in the middle of the 70^th week (Dan 9:27, Mat 24:15, 21-22, Rev. 13:7). During this time of Satan's wrath, the 4^th and 5^th seals, the False Prophet will force the world to receive the mark of the beast (Rev. 6:7-11; 14:9-10). Jesus wants every saint to be ready to overcome when the Abomination of Desolation invades Jerusalem with his armies (Luke 21:20, Mat. 24:15). This is why ministers rejecting the warnings to repent and watch are deceiving their listeners (Mat. 24:33). Anyone overcome by the Beast and his False Prophet will suffer eternal torment (Rev. 3:5; 13:14-18; 14:9-11).