Luke 21:7-19
World English Bible
7 They asked him, “Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?”
8 He said, “Watch out that you don’t get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he[a],’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ Therefore don’t follow them. 9 When you hear of wars and disturbances, don’t be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won’t come immediately.”
10 Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be terrors and great signs from heaven. 12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name’s sake. 13 It will turn out as a testimony for you. 14 Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer, 15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict. 16 You will be handed over even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. They will cause some of you to be put to death. 17 You will be hated by all men for my name’s sake. 18 And not a hair of your head will perish.
19 “By your endurance you will win your lives.
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Luke 21:7-19
Christian Standard Bible
Signs of the End of the Age
7 “Teacher,” they asked him, “so when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” (A)
8 Then he said, “Watch out that you are not deceived.(B) For many will come in my name,(C) saying, ‘I am he,’(D) and, ‘The time is near.’ Don’t follow them.(E) 9 When you hear of wars and rebellions,[a] don’t be alarmed. Indeed, it is necessary that these things take place first, but the end won’t come right away.”
10 Then he told them, “Nation will be raised up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.(F) 11 There will be violent earthquakes,(G) and famines and plagues(H) in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven.(I) 12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you(J) and persecute(K) you. They will hand you over to the synagogues(L) and prisons,(M) and you will be brought before kings and governors(N) because of my name. 13 This will give you an opportunity to bear witness.(O) 14 Therefore make up your minds[b] not to prepare your defense ahead of time,(P) 15 for I will give you such words(Q) and a wisdom(R) that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.(S) 16 You will even be betrayed by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends.(T) They will kill some of you. 17 You will be hated by everyone because of my name,(U) 18 but not a hair of your head will be lost.(V) 19 By your endurance, gain[c] your lives.(W)
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