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.
When you hear about wars and chaos breaking out everywhere, don't panic. These things have to happen first, but that doesn't mean the world is ending right away.
Bad news doesn't equal game over, stay calm and keep perspective.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of Luke 21:9, Jesus is speaking to His disciples on the Mount of Olives during a time of increasing tension under Roman occupation in Judea, around 30 AD, as He foretells events leading to the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. This discourse reflects the first-century Jewish expectations of messianic deliverance amid political unrest and the threat of wars. Jesus warns that such commotions are part of a larger prophetic timeline but do not immediately herald the end.
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