Luke 21:9 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

“When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified, for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately.”

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And when you hear of wars and insurrections (disturbances, disorder, and confusion), do not become alarmed and panic-stricken and terrified; for all this must take place first, but the end will not [come] immediately.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately.

Common English Bible

When you hear of wars and rebellions, don’t be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end won’t happen immediately.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

And when you will have heard of battles and seditions, do not be terrified. These things must happen first. But the end is not so soon."

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And when you shall hear of wars and seditions, be not terrified: these things must first come to pass; but the end is not yet presently.

Luke 21:9 Cross References

Psalm 112:7

They are not afraid of evil tidings; their hearts are firm, secure in the Lord.

Isaiah 8:12

“Do not call conspiracy all that this people calls conspiracy, and do not fear what it fears or be in dread.

Luke 21:10

Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom;

Luke 21:28

Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

Luke 21:8

And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray, for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them.