The Signs of the Times and the
End of the Age
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Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James,
John, and Andrew asked Him privately, 4
“Tell us, when will these things be?
And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?”
5 And Jesus, answering them, began to say: “Take
heed that no one deceives you. 6 For many will
come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many. 7
But when you hear of wars and
rumors of wars, do not be troubled; for such things must happen, but
the end is not yet. 8 For nation will rise against
nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in
various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the
beginnings of sorrows. 9 “But
watch out for yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils,
and you will be beaten in the synagogues. You will be brought before
rulers and kings for My sake, for a testimony to them. 10
And the gospel must first be preached to all the nations. 11
But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand,
or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that
hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.
12 Now brother will betray brother to death, and
a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause
them to be put to death. 13 And you will be hated
by all for My name’s sake. But he who endures to the end shall be saved."