^9 (A)For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those ^(B)whose heart is blameless^[a] toward him. ^(C)You have done foolishly in this, for from now on ^(D)you will have wars.”

⁹ And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be ^(A)terrified, for these things ^(B)must first take place, but the end will not be at once.”