This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you also suffer.
Many in the denominational world are looking to an earthly kingdom’s being established, similar to the way some did during Jesus’ day (Acts 1:6). The kingdom has already been established, and the Lord is not coming at the end of the world to set up another kingdom. The Apostle John says, "I am your brother in tribulation, and in the kingdom" (Revelation 1:9).