Luke 21:9

When you hear of wars and revolutions, don't be frightened, because these things have to happen first, but the end won't come immediately.

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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

8“Make sure you're not deceived,” Jesus warned them. “Many people will come claiming to be me, saying, ‘Here I am!’ and, ‘The time has come!’ but don't follow them.

10Nation will fight nation, and kingdom will fight kingdom,” he told them.

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Cross References

Psalms 46:1God is our protection and our strength; always ready to help when troubles come.

Proverbs 3:25You won't be afraid of a sudden panic, or of disasters that hit the wicked,

Isaiah 51:12It's me, yes, I am the one who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortals who die just like grass?

Matthew 24:6You'll hear about wars, and rumors about wars, but don't be anxious. These things have to happen, but this isn't the end.

Luke 21:8“Make sure you're not deceived,” Jesus warned them. “Many people will come claiming to be me, saying, ‘Here I am!’ and, ‘The time has come!’ but don't follow them.

Luke 21:28But when these things happen, stand up and look up, because you will soon be saved.”

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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