Mark 13:7

7 "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don't be alarmed! These things must happen, but they don't mean that the end has come.

Mark 13:7 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 13:7

And when ye shall hear of wars, and rumours of wars
Among the Jews themselves, and with the Romans:

be not troubled;
keep your place, abide by your work, go on preaching the Gospel, without distressing yourselves about the event of things:

for [such things] must needs be:
being decreed by God, foretold by Christ, and made necessary by the sins of the people:

but the end shall not be yet;
of the temple, of Jerusalem, and of the Jewish state and nation; (See Gill on Matthew 24:6).

Mark 13:7 In-Context

5 Jesus answered them, "Be careful not to let anyone deceive you.

6 Many will come using my name. They will say, 'I am he,' and they will deceive many people.

7 "When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don't be alarmed! These things must happen, but they don't mean that the end has come.

8 Nation will fight against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes and famines in various places. These are only the beginning pains [of the end].

9 "Be on your guard! People will hand you over to the Jewish courts and whip you in their synagogues. You will stand in front of governors and kings to testify to them because of me.