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World English Bible

"For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places."

— Matthew 24:7, World English Bible

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Matthew 24 — Context

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Jesus answered them, "Be careful that no one leads you astray.

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For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will lead many astray.

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You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you aren't troubled, for all this must happen, but the end is not yet.

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For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places.

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But all these things are the beginning of birth pains.

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Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake.

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Then many will stumble, and will deliver up one another, and will hate one another.

Matthew 24:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:7 say?
Matthew 24:7 in the World English Bible reads: “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various 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 (WEB): “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various 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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