Luke 21:9

"And when you shall hear of wars and tumults, do not be frightened; for these things must happen first, but the end does not come immediately."

Montgomery New Testament

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"Take heed," he answered, "that you are not led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time is close at hand.’ Do not go and follow them.

10Then he said to them. "Nation shall rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:6"And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see to it that you are not afraid. Such things must happen, but the end is not yet.

Luke 21:8"Take heed," he answered, "that you are not led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time is close at hand.’ Do not go and follow them.

Luke 21:28"But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, lift your heads! for your redemption is drawing 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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