Matthew 24:8 nasb — "But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.

NASB

""But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs."

— Matthew 24:8, NASB

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Matthew 24:8 in Other Translations

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KJV
“All these are the beginning of sorrows.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“But all these things are the beginning of travail. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“But all these things are the beginning of birth pains.”
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NET
“All these things are the beginning of birth pains.”
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DRB
“Now all these are the beginnings of sorrows.”
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BBE
“But all these things are the first of the troubles.”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“All these are the beginning of sorrows.”
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Matthew 24 — Context

"For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will mislead many.

"You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end.

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

"But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.

"Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.

"At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another.

"Many false prophets will arise and will mislead many.

Matthew 24:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:8 say?

Matthew 24:8 in the NASB reads: “"But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.”

Where is Matthew 24:8 in the Bible?

Matthew 24:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 8.

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 24:8.

What translation should I read Matthew 24:8 in?

Matthew 24:8 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 24:8?

Matthew 24:8 reads (NASB): “"But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.” 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.

Matthew 24:8 nasb — "But all these things are merely the beginning of birth pangs.

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Matthew 24:8 in Other Translations

Matthew 24 — Context

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