Luke 21:9 web — When you hear of wars and disturbances, don't be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come…

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.""

— Luke 21:9, World English Bible

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Luke 21:9 in Other Translations

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Luke 21 — Context

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"As for these things which you see, the days will come, in which there will not be left here one stone on another that will not be thrown down."

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They asked him, "Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?"

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He said, "Watch out that you don't get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is at hand.' Therefore don't follow them.

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When you hear of wars and disturbances, don't be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come immediately."

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Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

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There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be terrors and great signs from heaven.

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But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors 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 World English Bible reads: “When you hear of wars and disturbances, don't be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come immediately."”
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 (WEB): “When you hear of wars and disturbances, don't be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won't come immediately."” 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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