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5 For many will come in my name, saying, "I am the Messiah!' and they will lead many astray.
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For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.
6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet.
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You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.
7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places:
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Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
8 all this is but the beginning of the birth pangs.
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All these are the beginning of birth pains.
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