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Luke 21:9

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 9 Furthermore, when you hear of wars and disturbances,* do not be terrified. For these things must take place first, but the end will not occur immediately.”+

Luke 21:9

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 9 Furthermore, when YOU hear of wars and disorders, do not be terrified.+ For these things must occur first, but the end* does not [occur] immediately.”

Luke 21:9

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 9 ὅταν Whenever δὲ but ἀκούσητε YOU might hear πολέμους wars καὶ and ἀκαταστασίας, disorders, μὴ not πτοηθῆτε· YOU should be terrified; δεῖ it is necessary γὰρ for ταῦτα these (things) γενέσθαι to occur πρῶτον, first, ἀλλ’ but οὐκ not εὐθέως immediately τὸ the τέλος. end.

Luke 21:9

King James Version
- 9 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.

Luke 21:9

American Standard Version
- 9 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.

Luke 21:9

The Bible in Living English
- 9 And when you hear of wars and disorders, do not be terrified; for these things have to go first, but the end does not come at once.”

Luke Study Notes—Chapter 21

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 21:9
  
  disturbances: Or “disorders; uprisings.” The Greek word a·ka·ta·sta·siʹa has the basic meaning of unruliness, but it could also refer to opposition to established authority; insurrection; political turmoil. At 2Co 6:5, this term is rendered “riots” when describing the violent opposition faced by Paul.
  
  end: Or “complete end; final end.”—See study note on Mt 24:6.