Witnessing to All Nations

(Matthew 24:9–14, Mark 13:9–13)

Then He told them,“Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes in various places, famines and pestilences,[fn] along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

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But before all [this], they will seize you and persecute [you]. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, [and] they will bring [you] before kings and governors. 13 This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses. 14 So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. 15 For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of vvv your adversaries will be able to contradict [or] resist.[fn]

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You will be betrayed even by parents and relatives and friends and brothers,[fn] and [some] of you will be put to death. 17 And you will be hated by everyone because of My name. 18 Yet vvv not even a hair of your head will perish. 19 By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.

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