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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 immediately.
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Then said he to them, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:
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And great earthquakes will be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences: and fearful sights, and great signs will there be from heaven.
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But before all these they will lay their hands on you, and persecute [you], delivering [you] up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.
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And it shall turn to you for a testimony.
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Settle [it] therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer.
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For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
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And ye will be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsmen, and friends; and [some] of you will they cause to be put to death.
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And ye will be hated by all [men] for my name's sake.
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But there shall not a hair of your head perish.
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In your patience possess ye your souls.