Luke 21:9

When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not immediately follow.”

Text-Critical English 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

8He said, “Make sure you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Do not go after them.

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

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Cross References

Matthew 24:6You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Do not be alarmed, for all these things must take place, but the end is not yet.

Luke 21:8He said, “Make sure you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Do not go after them.

Luke 21:28So when these things begin to take place, stand tall and lift up your heads, for your redemption 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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