9. 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.”
10. Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.
12. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name’s sake.
13. This will be your opportunity to bear witness.