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Luke 21:8–9

And he said, iSee that you are not led astray. For jmany will come in my name, saying, kI am he!’ and, lThe time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be mterrified, for these things nmust first take place, but the end will not be at once.”

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Luke 21:8–9 — The New International Version (NIV)

He replied: Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them. When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.”

Luke 21:8–9 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. 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.

Luke 21:8–9 — New Living Translation (NLT)

He replied, Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and saying, ‘The time has come!’ But don’t believe them. And when you hear of wars and insurrections, don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place first, but the end won’t follow immediately.”

Luke 21:8–9 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

And He said: Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying,I am He,and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them. But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.”

Luke 21:8–9 — New Century Version (NCV)

Jesus said, “Be careful so you are not fooled. Many people will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the One’ and, ‘The time has come!’ But don’t follow them. When you hear about wars and riots, don’t be afraid, because these things must happen first, but the end will come later.”

Luke 21:8–9 — American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and, The time is at hand: go ye not after them. 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.

Luke 21:8–9 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

And he said, See that ye be not led astray, for many shall come in my name, saying, I am he, and the time is drawn nigh: go ye not therefore after them. And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end is not immediately.

Luke 21:8–9 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Jesus said, “Be careful that you are not deceived. Many will come using my name. They will say, ‘I am he!’ and ‘The time is near.’ Don’t follow them! 

“When you hear of wars and revolutions, don’t be terrified! These things must happen first, but the end will not come immediately.” 

Luke 21:8–9 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

Then He said, Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Don’t follow them. When you hear of wars and rebellions, don’t be alarmed. Indeed, these things must take place first, but the end won’t come right away.”

Luke 21:8–9 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

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.

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.”

Luke 21:8–9 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

And he said, Watch out that you are not deceived! For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them! And when you hear about wars and insurrections, do not be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end will not be at once.”

Luke 21:8–9 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

Jesus replied, “Keep watch! Be careful that you are not fooled. Many will come in my name. They will claim, ‘I am he!’ And they will say, ‘The time is near!’ Do not follow them. Do not be afraid when you hear about wars and about fighting against rulers. Those things must happen first. But the end will not come right away.”

Luke 21:8–9 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

And He said, See to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not go after them.

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.”


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