The Signs of the Times
and the End of the Age
Luke 21:7-19
The Signs of the Times and the
End of the Age
7 "So
they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what
sign will there be when these things are about to take place?” 8
And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in
My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore
do not go after them. 9 But when you hear of wars
and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass
first, but the end will not come immediately.” 10
Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against
kingdom. 11 And there will be great earthquakes
in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful
sights and great signs from heaven. 12 But before
all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you,
delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before
kings and rulers for My name’s sake. 13 But it will
turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. 14
Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what
you will answer; 15 for I will give you a mouth
and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or
resist. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents
and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to
death. 17 And you will be hated by all for My name’s
sake. 18 But not a hair of your head shall be lost.
19 By your patience possess your souls."
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