For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.(A) There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines.[a] These are the beginning(B) of birth pains.(C)

Persecutions Predicted

“But you, be on your guard! They will hand you over to sanhedrins,[b](D) and you will be flogged(E) in the synagogues.(F) You will stand before governors and kings(G) because of Me,(H) as a witness(I) to them.(J) 10 And the good news[c](K) must first be proclaimed to all nations.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 13:8 Other mss add and disturbances
  2. Mark 13:9 Local Jewish courts or local councils
  3. Mark 13:10 Or the gospel

Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.

“You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues.(A) On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. 10 And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.

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