Luke 21:7-19
7So they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, when therefore will these things happen? And what will be the 1sign when these things are about to take place?” 8And He said, “See to it that you are not deceived; for many will come in My name, saying, ‘aI am He,’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ bDo not go after them. 9“And when you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified; for these things must take place first, but the end does not follow immediately.”
Signs of Christ’s Return
10Then He continued saying to them, “Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, 11and there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be terrors and great 1signs from heaven.
12“But before all these things, athey will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you to the synagogues and prisons, 1bringing you before kings and governors for My name’s sake. 13“aIt will result in 1an opportunity for your testimony. 14“aSo set in your hearts not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves; 15for aI will give you a mouth and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute. 16“But you will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death, 17and you will be hated by all because of My name. 18“Yet anot a hair of your head will perish. 19“aBy your perseverance you will gain your 1lives.