For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and will lead many astray.
“When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don’t be troubled.
For those must happen, but the end is not yet.
For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
There will be earthquakes in various places.
There will be famines and troubles.
These things are the beginning of birth pains.
“But watch yourselves, for they will deliver you up to councils.
You will be beaten in synagogues.
You will stand before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony to them.