Luke 21:9 kjva — But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 21 — Context

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As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

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And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

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And 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.

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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.

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Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:

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And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

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But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.

Luke 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:9 say?
Luke 21:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Luke 21:9 in the Bible?
Luke 21:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, verse 9.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 21:9.
What translation should I read Luke 21:9 in?
Luke 21:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 21:9?
Luke 21:9 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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