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Berean Standard Bible

“When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.””

Luke 21:9

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Jesus has told His disciples that the temple's buildings will be thrown down. They ask when this will happen and what the sign will be.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”

World English Bible (WEB)

When you hear of wars and disturbances, don’t be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won’t come immediately.”

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And when news of wars and troubled times comes to your ears, have no fear; for these things have to be, but the end will not be now.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and when you may hear of wars and uprisings, be not terrified, for it is necessary for these things to happen first, but the end is not immediately.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Empero cuando oyereis guerras y sediciones, no os espantéis; porque es necesario que estas cosas acontezcan primero: mas no luego será el fin.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando oigan que hay guerras y revoluciones, no se asusten. Primero tienen que pasar estas cosas, pero todavía no vendrá el fin.

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