Luke 21:9

But whenever you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for these things must happen first, but the end will not come immediately.”

English Majority Text (NT)

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 heed that no one deceive you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I AM,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 24:6And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not disturbed; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

Luke 21:8And He said: “Take heed that no one deceive you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I AM,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them.

Luke 21:28Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” 1 The Parable of the Fig Tree

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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