Mark 13:7

7 When you hear of wars and rumored wars, keep your head and don't panic. This is routine history, and no sign of the end.

Mark 13:7 In-Context

5 Jesus began, "Watch out for doomsday deceivers.
6 Many leaders are going to show up with forged identities claiming, 'I'm the One.' They will deceive a lot of people.
7 When you hear of wars and rumored wars, keep your head and don't panic. This is routine history, and no sign of the end.
8 Nation will fight nation and ruler fight ruler, over and over. Earthquakes will occur in various places. There will be famines. But these things are nothing compared to what's coming.
9 "And watch out! They're going to drag you into court. And then it will go from bad to worse, dog-eat-dog, everyone at your throat because you carry my name. You're placed there as sentinels to truth.

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