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Matthew 24:7 cpdv — For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be pestilences, and famines, and earth…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be pestilences, and famines, and earthquakes in places. "

— Matthew 24:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

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And answering, Jesus said to them: “Pay attention, lest someone lead you astray.

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For many will come in my name saying, ‘I am the Christ.’ And they will lead many astray.

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For you will hear of battles and rumors of battles. Take care not to be disturbed. For these things must be, but the end is not so soon.

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For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be pestilences, and famines, and earthquakes in places.

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But all these things are just the beginning of the sorrows.

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Then they will hand you over to tribulation, and they will kill you. And you will be hated by all nations for the sake of my name.

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And then many will be led into sin, and will betray one another, and will have hatred for one another.

Matthew 24:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:7 say?
Matthew 24:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be pestilences, and famines, and earthquakes in places. ”
Where is Matthew 24:7 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 7.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 24:7.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:7 in?
Matthew 24:7 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 Matthew 24:7?
Matthew 24:7 reads (CPDV): “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be pestilences, and famines, and earthquakes in places. ” 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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