Luke 21:9

And, when you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified, for these things must occur first; but the end will not be at once.”

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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

8And Jesus said, “See that you are not led astray; for many will take my name, and come saying ‘I am He,’ and ‘The time is close at hand.’ Do not follow 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.

Matthew 24:6You will hear of wars and rumors of wars; take care not to be alarmed, for such things must occur; but the end is not yet here.

Luke 21:8And Jesus said, “See that you are not led astray; for many will take my name, and come saying ‘I am He,’ and ‘The time is close at hand.’ Do not follow them.

Luke 21:28And, when these things begin to occur, look upwards and lift your heads, for your deliverance will be at hand.”

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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