Mark 13:7–9

7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars,d don’t be alarmed;e these things must take place,f but it is not yet the end. 8 For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.g There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines.B These are the beginningh of birth pains.i

PERSECUTIONS PREDICTED

9 “But you, be on your guard! They will hand you over to local courts,C,j and you will be floggedk in the synagogues.l You will stand before governors and kingsm because of me,n as a witnesso to them.p