Luke 21:9

And when ye may hear of wars and tumults, do not be alarmed, for these things must first happen, but the end is not straightaway.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

In Context

8And he said, Watch that ye may not be led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, I am, and, The time has come near. Go ye not therefore after them.

10Then he said to them, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

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Cross References

Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Proverbs 3:25Be not afraid of sudden fear, nor of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes.

Isaiah 51:12I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are thou, that thou are afraid of man who shall die, and of the son of man who shall be made as grass,

Matthew 24:6And ye are going to hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that ye not be alarmed, for all the things must happen, but the end is not yet.

Luke 21:8And he said, Watch that ye may not be led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, I am, and, The time has come near. Go ye not therefore after them.

Luke 21:28And when these things begin to happen, stand upright, and lift up your heads, because your redemption approaches.

Matthew Henry on Luke 21:6-20

Judgments Predicted. 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time… Read the whole commentary →

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