¹⁴ But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed.^(A) “Do not fear their threats^[a]; do not be frightened.”^[b](B)

Jesus Comforts His Disciples

14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled.^(A) You believe^(B) in God^[a];^(C) believe also in me.

¹⁸ But not a hair of your head will perish.^{(A) 19} Stand firm, and you will win life.^(B)

²⁰ “When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies,^(C) you will know that its desolation is near. ²¹ Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city.^{(D) 22} For this is the time of punishment^(E) in fulfillment^(F) of all that has been written. ²³ How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! There will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people. ²⁴ They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled^(G) on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

²⁵ “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.^{(H) 26} People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.^{(I) 27} At that time they will see the Son of Man^(J) coming in a cloud^(K) with power and great glory. ²⁸ When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”^(L)

⁹ When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.”