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There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/nlt/mark/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come. <a href="/esv/mark/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains. <a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/kjv/mark/13.htm">King James Bible</a> For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. <a href="/nkjv/mark/13.htm">New King James Version</a> For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles. These are the beginnings of sorrows. <a href="/nasb_/mark/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are only the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/nasb/mark/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. <a href="/nasb77/mark/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For nation will arise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pangs. <a href="/lsb/mark/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will also be famines. These things are merely the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/amp/mark/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These things are the beginning of the birth pangs [the intolerable anguish and suffering]. <a href="/csb/mark/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/hcsb/mark/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/asv/mark/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there shall be earthquakes in divers places; there shall be famines: these things are the beginning of travail. <a href="/cev/mark/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Nations and kingdoms will go to war against each other. There will be earthquakes in many places, and people will starve to death. But this is just the beginning of troubles. <a href="/erv/mark/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: there shall be earthquakes in divers places; there shall be famines: these things are the beginning of travail. <a href="/gwt/mark/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Nation will fight against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes and famines in various places. These are only the beginning pains [of the end]. <a href="/gnt/mark/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Countries will fight each other; kingdoms will attack one another. There will be earthquakes everywhere, and there will be famines. These things are like the first pains of childbirth. <a href="/isv/mark/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> because nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes and famines in various places. These things are only the beginning of the birth pains." <a href="/msb/mark/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines and riots. These are the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/net/mark/13.htm">NET Bible</a> For nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines. These are but the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/nheb/mark/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places. There will be famines. These things are the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/wbt/mark/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there will be earthquakes in divers places, and there will be famines, and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For nation will rise in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These miseries are but like the early pains of childbirth. <a href="/web/mark/13.htm">World English Bible</a> For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places. There will be famines and troubles. These things are the beginning of birth pains. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and troubles; these [are the] beginning of travails. <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/ylt/mark/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles; beginnings of sorrows are these. <a href="/slt/mark/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For nation shall be raised against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there shall be earthquakes in places, and there shall be famines, and commotions: these the beginnings of anguish.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and famines. These things are the beginning of sorrows. <a href="/cpdv/mark/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom over kingdom, and there shall be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are but the beginning of the sorrows. <a href="/nabre/mark/13.htm">New American Bible</a> Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes from place to place and there will be famines. These are the beginnings of the labor pains. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be earthquakes in different places, and there will be famines and uprisings. These things are just the beginning of travail. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines and sedition; these are the beginning of the labor pains.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there will be earthquakes in various places, and there will be famines, and tumults. <a href="/godbey/mark/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earth-quakes in divers places; and there shall be famines.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And nation shall rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and commotions: these are the beginnings of sorrows. <a href="/mace/mark/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: there shall be earthquakes in divers places, famines and commotions. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For nation will rise in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These miseries are but like the early pains of childbirth. <a href="/worrell/mark/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; and there will be famines: these are the beginning of anguish.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be earthquakes in <Fr>divers<FR> places, and famines and troubles: these <Fr>will be<FR> the beginnings of sorrows.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/13-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4347" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Temple Destruction Foretold</a> …7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnos (N-NNS) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">Nation</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egerthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">will rise</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">against</a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnos (N-ANS) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">nation,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-NFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">against</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileian (N-AFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom.</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esontai (V-FIM-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">There will be</a> <a href="/greek/4578.htm" title="4578: seismoi (N-NMP) -- A shaking (as an earthquake); a storm. From seio; a commotion, i.e. a gale, an earthquake.">earthquakes</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">in various</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topous (N-AMP) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">places,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esontai (V-FIM-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">as well as</a> <a href="/greek/3042.htm" title="3042: limoi (N-NFP) -- A famine, hunger. Probably from leipo; a scarcity of food.">famines.</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">These are</a> <a href="/greek/746.htm" title="746: archē (N-NFS) -- From archomai; a commencement, or chief.">the beginning</a> <a href="/greek/5604.htm" title="5604: ōdinōn (N-GFP) -- The pain of childbirth, acute pain, severe agony, a snare. Akin to odune; a pang or throe, especially of childbirth.">of birth pains. </a> 9So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Matthew 24:6-8</a> You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. / Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. / All these are the beginning of birth pains. <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Luke 21:9-11</a> When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.” / Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. / There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Revelation 6:4-8</a> Then another horse went forth. It was bright red, and its rider was granted permission to take away peace from the earth and to make men slay one another. And he was given a great sword. / And when the Lamb opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come!” Then I looked and saw a black horse, and its rider held in his hand a pair of scales. / And I heard what sounded like a voice from among the four living creatures, saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine.” ... <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1</a> But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. <a href="/isaiah/19-2.htm">Isaiah 19:2</a> “So I will incite Egyptian against Egyptian; brother will fight against brother, neighbor against neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom. <a href="/jeremiah/51-46.htm">Jeremiah 51:46</a> Do not let your heart grow faint, and do not be afraid when the rumor is heard in the land; for a rumor will come one year—and then another the next year—of violence in the land and of ruler against ruler. <a href="/ezekiel/38-19.htm">Ezekiel 38:19</a> In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel. <a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Daniel 12:1</a> “At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:3</a> While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. <a href="/romans/8-22.htm">Romans 8:22</a> We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time. <a href="/joel/2-30.htm">Joel 2:30-31</a> I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. / The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. <a href="/zechariah/14-13.htm">Zechariah 14:13</a> On that day a great panic from the LORD will come upon them, so that each will seize the hand of another, and the hand of one will rise against the other. <a href="/haggai/2-6.htm">Haggai 2:6-7</a> For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Once more, in a little while, I will shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. / I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this house with glory, says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/micah/7-6.htm">Micah 7:6</a> For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. <a href="/amos/8-8.htm">Amos 8:8</a> Will not the land quake for this, and all its dwellers mourn? All of it will swell like the Nile; it will surge and then subside like the Nile in Egypt.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.nation shalt.<a href="/2_chronicles/15-6.htm">2 Chronicles 15:6</a> And nation was destroyed of nation, and city of city: for God did vex them with all adversity.<a href="/isaiah/19-2.htm">Isaiah 19:2</a> And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians: and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbour; city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.<a href="/jeremiah/25-32.htm">Jeremiah 25:32</a> Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, evil shall go forth from nation to nation, and a great whirlwind shall be raised up from the coasts of the earth.famines.<a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Acts 11:28</a> And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.these.<a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Matthew 24:8</a> All these are the beginning of sorrows.sorrows.<a href="/psalms/48-6.htm">Psalm 48:6</a> Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.<a href="/isaiah/37-3.htm">Isaiah 37:3</a> And they said unto him, Thus saith Hezekiah, This day is a day of trouble, and of rebuke, and of blasphemy: for the children are come to the birth, and there is not strength to bring forth.<a href="/jeremiah/4-31.htm">Jeremiah 4:31</a> For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe is me now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/10-16.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/mark/10-6.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-11.htm">Beginnings</a> <a href="/mark/7-26.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Birth-Pangs</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Childbirth</a> <a href="/mark/5-26.htm">Different</a> <a href="/mark/8-3.htm">Divers</a> <a href="/mark/11-20.htm">Early</a> <a href="/matthew/24-7.htm">Earthquakes</a> <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Earth-Shocks</a> <a href="/matthew/24-7.htm">Famines</a> <a href="/mark/12-39.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/11-12.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/12-34.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Merely</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Miseries</a> <a href="/mark/7-26.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Pangs</a> <a href="/mark/12-39.htm">Places</a> <a href="/mark/12-26.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Sorrows</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Throes</a> <a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Times</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Travail</a> <a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/mark/1-34.htm">Various</a> <a href="/mark/3-26.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-40.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/mark/13-19.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/numbers/10-10.htm">Beginnings</a> <a href="/mark/14-21.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/matthew/24-8.htm">Birth-Pangs</a> <a href="/romans/8-22.htm">Childbirth</a> <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Different</a> <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Divers</a> <a href="/mark/16-2.htm">Early</a> <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Earthquakes</a> <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Earth-Shocks</a> <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Famines</a> <a href="/mark/13-10.htm">First</a> <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/14-25.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Merely</a> <a href="/james/5-1.htm">Miseries</a> <a href="/luke/7-5.htm">Nation</a> <a href="/luke/7-21.htm">Pains</a> <a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Pangs</a> <a href="/luke/1-79.htm">Places</a> <a href="/mark/13-12.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/acts/7-34.htm">Sorrows</a> <a href="/acts/2-24.htm">Throes</a> <a href="/mark/13-19.htm">Times</a> <a href="/john/16-21.htm">Travail</a> <a href="/luke/22-28.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/luke/4-40.htm">Various</a> <a href="/luke/4-19.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 13</div>1. <a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a> 9. <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">the persecutions for the gospel;</a> 10. <a href="/mark/13-10.htm">that the gospel must be preached to all nations;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;</a> 24. <a href="/mark/13-24.htm">and the manner of his coming to judgment;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and pray</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. This phrase indicates a period of intense conflict and warfare, reflecting the tumultuous nature of human history. It echoes Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/19-2.htm">Isaiah 19:2</a> and <a href="/2_chronicles/15-6.htm">2 Chronicles 15:6</a>, where similar language is used to describe divine judgment and upheaval. Historically, this can be seen in the numerous conflicts that have occurred throughout history, including the Roman-Jewish wars around the time of Jesus. Theologically, it underscores the fallen state of humanity and the pervasive nature of sin, leading to strife and division. This phrase also serves as a reminder of the spiritual battles that believers face, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>.There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. Earthquakes and famines are natural disasters that have been recorded throughout history, often seen as signs of divine displeasure or judgment. In the biblical context, earthquakes are frequently associated with significant divine interventions, such as at Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a>) and during the crucifixion of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a>). Famines, like the one in the time of Joseph (Genesis 41), are used by God to fulfill His purposes and test His people. These events are not only literal but also symbolic of the spiritual and moral upheaval that characterizes the end times. They serve as a call to repentance and reliance on God's provision and sovereignty.These are the beginning of birth pains. The metaphor of birth pains suggests a process that leads to a new beginning, much like the labor that precedes the birth of a child. This imagery is used in other scriptures, such as <a href="/romans/8-22.htm">Romans 8:22</a>, to describe the groaning of creation as it awaits redemption. It indicates that the trials and tribulations of the present age are not the end but the precursor to the coming of God's kingdom in its fullness. This phrase reassures believers that despite the present suffering, there is hope for a future where God's promises are fulfilled. It encourages perseverance and faithfulness, as these events are part of God's redemptive plan leading to the ultimate restoration of all things.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this prophecy, providing insight into future events to His disciples. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nations_and_kingdoms.htm">Nations and Kingdoms</a> Representing political entities and powers that will be in conflict. 3. <a href="/topical/e/earthquakes.htm">Earthquakes</a> Natural disasters that signify turmoil and upheaval in the world. 4. <a href="/topical/f/famines.htm">Famines</a> Periods of severe food shortage, indicating suffering and need. 5. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' prophecy, representing all believers who are to be watchful and prepared.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_prophecy.htm">Understanding Prophecy</a> Recognize that Jesus' words are prophetic, providing insight into the signs of the end times. Believers should study these prophecies to be aware and prepared. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_vigilance.htm">Spiritual Vigilance</a> The mention of "birth pains" suggests that these events are just the beginning. Christians are called to remain vigilant and steadfast in their faith, knowing that these signs point to the eventual return of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the chaos and turmoil described, believers can find comfort in God's ultimate control over history and His promise of redemption. <a href="/topical/c/compassion_and_action.htm">Compassion and Action</a> In times of famine and disaster, Christians are encouraged to show compassion and provide aid to those in need, reflecting Christ's love and mercy. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_return.htm">Hope in Christ's Return</a> These signs should not lead to fear but to hope, as they remind us of the promise of Christ's return and the establishment of His eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 13</a> <a href="/q/what_does_psalm_37_23_mean.htm">What are the Bible's 'beginning of sorrows'?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_signs_of_the_apocalypse.htm">What are the signs of the apocalypse?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_'beginning_of_sorrows'.htm">What are the Bible's "beginning of sorrows"?</a> <a href="/q/when_will_the_signs_of_the_end_appear.htm">When will the signs of the end appear?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/mark/13-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Nation ἔθνος (ethnos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. will rise ἐγερθήσεται (egerthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. against ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. nation, ἔθνος (ethnos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. against ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. kingdom. βασιλείαν (basileian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. There will be ἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. earthquakes σεισμοὶ (seismoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4578.htm">Strong's 4578: </a> A shaking (as an earthquake); a storm. From seio; a commotion, i.e. a gale, an earthquake. in various κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). places, τόπους (topous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. [as well as] ἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. famines. λιμοί (limoi) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3042.htm">Strong's 3042: </a> A famine, hunger. Probably from leipo; a scarcity of food. These [are] ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. [the] beginning ἀρχὴ (archē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_746.htm">Strong's 746: </a> From archomai; a commencement, or chief. of birth pains. ὠδίνων (ōdinōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5604.htm">Strong's 5604: </a> The pain of childbirth, acute pain, severe agony, a snare. 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