⁹ “When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified, for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.”

²⁸ Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”^[a](A)

⁶ And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. ⁷ For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines^[a] and earthquakes in various places:^{(A) 8} all this is but the beginning of the birth pangs.

⁷ When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come. ⁸ For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.

¹⁸ But not a hair of your head will perish.^{(A) 19} By your endurance you will gain your souls.^(B)

Psalm 46

God’s Defense of His City and People

To the leader. Of the Korahites. According to Alamoth. A Song.

Psalm 27

Triumphant Song of Confidence

Of David.