Matthew 24:5-8

5 For many will come in my name, saying, "I am the Messiah!' and they will lead many astray.
6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places:
8 all this is but the beginning of the birth pangs.

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Or [the Christ]
  • [b]. Other ancient authorities add [and pestilences]
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