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Matthew 24:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You're going to hear about wars breaking out and rumors of more wars coming. Don't let it mess with your peace of mind, all of this stuff has to happen, but it's not the end of the world yet.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Bad news will keep coming, but don't let the chaos steal your peace.

📚 Historical Context

In the first century AD, Jesus delivered this teaching on the Mount of Olives as part of His response to the disciples' questions about the signs of the end times and the destruction of the temple, which was a looming concern amid Roman oppression. This discourse reflected the turbulent historical era of Roman rule, where wars and rumors of conflicts were commonplace, influencing the daily lives of Jews and early Christians. Jesus was drawing from Old Testament prophetic traditions to warn His followers about future events leading up to His return.

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