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Luke 21:7–9

7 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?”

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

9 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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Luke 21:7–9 — The New International Version (NIV)

“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

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 21:7–9 — English Standard Version (ESV)

And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” And he said, See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, I am he!’ and, The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.”

Luke 21:7–9 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

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 21:7–9 — New Living Translation (NLT)

“Teacher,” they asked, “when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?”

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 21:7–9 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?”

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 21:7–9 — New Century Version (NCV)

They asked Jesus, “Teacher, when will these things happen? What will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

Jesus said, Be careful so you are not fooled. Many people will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Oneand, ‘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 21:7–9 — American Standard Version (ASV)

And they asked him, saying, Teacher, when therefore shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when these things are about to come to pass? 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 21:7–9 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

And they asked him saying, Teacher, when then shall these things be; and what is the sign when these things are going to take place? 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 21:7–9 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

The disciples asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? What will be the sign when all this will occur?” 

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 21:7–9 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

“Teacher,” they asked Him, “so when will these things be? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?”

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 21:7–9 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?” 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 21:7–9 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

And they asked him, saying, “Teacher, when therefore will these things happen, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” 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 21:7–9 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

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.”


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