9But when you hear of awars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.”
10aThen He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11And there will be great aearthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
12aBut before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and bprisons. cYou will be brought before kings and rulers dfor My name’s sake.
13But ait will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony.
14aTherefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will1answer;
