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.”

Twentieth Century 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

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

Matthew 24:6And you will hear of wars and rumours 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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