Luke 21:9

When you hear of wars and riots, do not be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end will not happen 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

8Jesus answered, “Be careful that you are not deceived. For many 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 rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

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Cross References

Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, 1 a very present help in trouble. 1

Proverbs 3:25Do not be afraid of sudden terror 1 or devastation caused by the wicked, when it comes, 1

Isaiah 51:12“I, I, am he who comforts you. 1 Why are you afraid of men, who will die, the sons of mankind, who are made like grass? 1

Matthew 24:6You will hear of wars and reports of wars. See that you are not troubled, for these things must happen; but the end is not yet.

Luke 21:8Jesus answered, “Be careful that you are not deceived. For many 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 begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your deliverance is coming 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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