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When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,
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"Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?"
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Then Jesus began to say to them, "Beware that no one leads you astray.
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Many will come in my name and say, "I am he!' and they will lead many astray.
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When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come.
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For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.
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