Signs of the End of the Age

3 Later, as Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign of yoʋr coming and of the end of the age?” 4 Jesus answered them, “Make sure no one leads you astray. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray. 6 You will [fn]hear of wars and rumors of wars. Do not be alarmed, for [fn]all these things must take place, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be [fn]famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places. 8 But all these things are the beginning of the labor pains.

9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of my name. 10 Many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. 11 Many false prophets will rise up and lead many astray. 12 Because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold, 13 but he who endures to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.