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Temple Destruction and Other Signs

(Matthew 24:1–8; Luke 21:5–9)

1 As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, "Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!"

2" Do you see all these great buildings?" Jesus replied. "Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down."

3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately, 4 "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?"

5 Jesus began by telling them, "See to it that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in My name, claiming, 'I am He,' and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.