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He answered, "Consider all these things very carefully. When you see that some of the signs I have told you about have appeared,
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you will know that the time has come when God Most High will bring judgment on the world he has created.
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There will be earthquakes, national rebellions, international intrigues, unstable leaders, and confused rulers. When you see these things happening,
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you will know that they are what God Most High has spoken about since the beginning of creation.
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The beginning and the end of everything that happens in this world are clear.
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The same is true in the world above: wonders and miracles show the beginning of events, and mighty signs show when they end.
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"Some people will escape destruction and be saved by their good works or by their faith. All of them
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will survive the dangers I have described and will enjoy the salvation provided in the land that I have set apart from eternity as my own.
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Then those who have ignored my ways and held them in contempt will be surprised when they find themselves in continual torment.