Luke 21:9 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)9 And when you hear of wars and uprisings [going on], do not be afraid, for such things must necessarily happen first. But the end will not come right away.” [Note: By “the end” here Jesus probably alludes to the downfall of Jerusalem, in AD 70, with its attending destruction of the Temple buildings]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 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. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 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. See the chapterCommon English Bible9 When you hear of wars and rebellions, don’t be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end won’t happen immediately.” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 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." See the chapter |