Luke 21:9
“But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.”
Luke 21:9 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And when you shall hear of wars and seditions, be not terrified: these things must first come to pass; but the end is not yet presently.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately.
- DARBYDarby
- And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end is not immediately.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- When you hear of wars and disturbances, don't be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come immediately.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and when ye may hear of wars and uprisings, be not terrified, for it behoveth these things to happen first, but the end is not immediately.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away."
Context: Luke 21
7And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?
8And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
9But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
10Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:
11And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
About Luke 21: The Prediction of the Destruction of the Temple
Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the end of the world. He advises to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
Commentary
Luke 21 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith and the importance of being prepared for the coming of the Lord. In this chapter, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the signs of the end times and the need to be prepared for the coming of the Lord. He warns them of the coming destruction and the need to be ready for it. He also speaks of the need to be faithful and to trust in God, even in the midst of difficult times.