Luke 21:9

And when news of wars and troubled times comes to your ears, have no fear; for these things have to be, but the end will not be now.

Bible in Basic English

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, Take care that you are not tricked: for a number of people will come in my name, saying, I am he; and, The time is near: do not go after them.

10Then he said to them, Nation will be moved against nation and kingdom against kingdom:

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Cross References

Psalms 46:1To the chief music-maker. Of the sons of Korah; put to Alamoth. A Song.

Proverbs 3:25Have no fear of sudden danger, or of the storm which will come on evil-doers:

Isaiah 51:12I, even I, am your comforter: are you so poor in heart as to be in fear of man who will come to an end, and of the son of man who will be like grass?

Matthew 24:6And news will come to you of wars and talk of wars: do not be troubled, for these things have to be; but it is still not the end.

Luke 21:8And he said, Take care that you are not tricked: for a number of people will come in my name, saying, I am he; and, The time is near: do not go after them.

Luke 21:28But when these things come about, let your heads be lifted up, because your salvation is near.

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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