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Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. <a href="/nlt/matthew/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. <a href="/esv/matthew/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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. <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you will begin to hear of wars and rumors of wars. Behold, do not be alarmed; for it is necessary to take place, but the end is not yet. <a href="/kjv/matthew/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/24.htm">New King James Version</a> And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. <a href="/nasb/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And you will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. <a href="/lsb/matthew/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And you are going to hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end. <a href="/amp/matthew/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You will continually hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end [of the age]. <a href="/csb/matthew/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> You are going to hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, because these things must take place, but the end is not yet. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You are going to hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, because these things must take place, but the end is not yet. <a href="/asv/matthew/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for these things must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet. <a href="/cev/matthew/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You will soon hear about wars and threats of wars, but don't be afraid. These things will have to happen first, but that isn't the end. <a href="/erv/matthew/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for these things must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet. <a href="/gwt/matthew/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Don't be alarmed! These things must happen, but they don't mean that the end has come. <a href="/gnt/matthew/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> You are going to hear the noise of battles close by and the news of battles far away; but do not be troubled. Such things must happen, but they do not mean that the end has come. <a href="/isv/matthew/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> You'll hear of wars and rumors of wars. See to it that you aren't alarmed. These things must take place, but the end hasn't come yet, <a href="/msb/matthew/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. All these things must happen, but the end is still to come. <a href="/net/matthew/24.htm">NET Bible</a> You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. Make sure that you are not alarmed, for this must happen, but the end is still to come. <a href="/nheb/matthew/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled, for this must happen, but the end is not yet. <a href="/wbt/matthew/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And ye will hear of wars, and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And before long you will hear of wars and rumours of wars. Do not be alarmed, for such things must be; but the End is not yet. <a href="/web/matthew/24.htm">World English Bible</a> You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you aren’t troubled, for all this must happen, but the end is not yet. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you will begin to hear of wars, and reports of wars; see, do not be troubled, for it is necessary for all [these] to come to pass, but the end is not yet. <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you will begin to hear of wars and rumors of wars. Behold, do not be alarmed; for it is necessary to take place, but the end is not yet. <a href="/ylt/matthew/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and ye shall begin to hear of wars, and reports of wars; see, be not troubled, for it behoveth all these to come to pass, but the end is not yet. <a href="/slt/matthew/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And ye will be about to hear of wars and rumors of war: see, be not terrified; for all must be, but the end is not yet.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars. See that ye be not troubled. For these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For you will hear of battles and rumors of battles. Take care not to be disturbed. For these things must be, but the end is not so soon. <a href="/nabre/matthew/24.htm">New American Bible</a> You will hear of wars and reports of wars; see that you are not alarmed, for these things must happen, but it will not yet be the end. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You are bound to hear of revolutions and rumors of wars; look out and do not be disturbed; for all of these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> It is going to happen that you are going to hear battles and reports of wars.Take heed that you will not be troubled, for it is necessary that all these things should happen, but it will not yet be the end.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled, for all things must be fulfilled; but the end is not yet. <a href="/godbey/matthew/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And you will be about to hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you are not disturbed: for it behooveth all these things to be, but the end is not yet.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And ye shall hear of wars, and rumours of wars: see that ye be not terrified: for these things must first be, but the end is not yet. <a href="/mace/matthew/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> ye shall hear likewise of wars, and rumours of wars: take care not to be disturb'd: for these things must happen, but the end of the Jewish age is not yet. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And before long you will hear of wars and rumours of wars. Do not be alarmed, for such things must be; but the End is not yet. <a href="/worrell/matthew/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And ye will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that ye be not troubled, for these things must come to pass; but the end is not yet.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, <Fr>but<FR> be not troubled; for all these must <Fr>indeed<FR> come to pass, but the end is not yet.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/24-6.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7094" 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/matthew/24.htm">Signs of the End of the Age</a> 5For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. 6<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellēsete (V-FIA-2P) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">You will</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouein (V-PNA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">hear of</a> <a href="/greek/4171.htm" title="4171: polemous (N-AMP) -- A war, battle, strife. From pelomai; warfare.">wars</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/189.htm" title="189: akoas (N-AFP) -- Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing.">rumors</a> <a href="/greek/4171.htm" title="4171: polemōn (N-GMP) -- A war, battle, strife. From pelomai; warfare.">of wars,</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: horate (V-PMA-2P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">but see to it</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2360.htm" title="2360: throeisthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To disturb, agitate; pass: To be troubled, alarmed. From threomai to wail; to clamor, i.e. to frighten.">that you are not alarmed.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">These things</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">must</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genesthai (V-ANM) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">happen,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: all’ (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5056.htm" title="5056: telos (N-NNS) -- (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. ">end</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3768.htm" title="3768: oupō (Adv) -- Not yet. From ou and po; not yet.">still to come.</a> 7Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.…<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="/mark/13-7.htm">Mark 13:7</a> When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Luke 21:9</a> When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.” <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Revelation 6:4</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. <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a> Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. <a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Revelation 6:8</a> Then I looked and saw a pale green horse. Its rider’s name was Death, and Hades followed close behind. And they were given authority over a fourth of the earth, to kill by sword, by famine, by plague, and by the beasts of the earth. <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/38-10.htm">Ezekiel 38:10-12</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: On that day, thoughts will arise in your mind, and you will devise an evil plan. / You will say, ‘I will go up against a land of unwalled villages; I will come against a quiet people who dwell securely, all of them living without walls or bars or gates— / in order to seize the spoil and carry off the plunder, to turn a hand against the desolate places now inhabited and against a people gathered from the nations, who have acquired livestock and possessions and who live at the center of the land.’ <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-2.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:2</a> not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come. <a href="/revelation/13-7.htm">Revelation 13:7</a> Then the beast was permitted to wage war against the saints and to conquer them, and it was given authority over every tribe and people and tongue and nation. <a href="/zechariah/14-2.htm">Zechariah 14:2</a> For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. <a href="/isaiah/13-4.htm">Isaiah 13:4</a> Listen, a tumult on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations gathered together! The LORD of Hosts is mobilizing an army for war. <a href="/joel/3-9.htm">Joel 3:9-10</a> Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! / Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ <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="/revelation/11-18.htm">Revelation 11:18</a> The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.ye shall hear.<a href="/jeremiah/4-19.htm">Jeremiah 4:19-22</a> My bowels, my bowels! I am pained at my very heart; my heart maketh a noise in me; I cannot hold my peace, because thou hast heard, O my soul, the sound of the trumpet, the alarm of war… <a href="/jeremiah/6-22.htm">Jeremiah 6:22-24</a> Thus saith the LORD, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth… <a href="/jeremiah/8-15.htm">Jeremiah 8:15,16</a> We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of health, and behold trouble! … see.<a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? … <a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a> To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble… <a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">Psalm 112:7</a> He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.must.<a href="/matthew/26-54.htm">Matthew 26:54</a> But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?<a href="/luke/22-37.htm">Luke 22:37</a> For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.<a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Acts 27:24-26</a> Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee… but.<a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Matthew 24:14</a> And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.<a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24-27</a> Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/matthew/20-8.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/matthew/2-3.htm">Disturbed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/21-3.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/matthew/22-14.htm">News</a> <a href="/daniel/11-44.htm">Rumors</a> <a href="/mark/13-7.htm">Rumours</a> <a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/psalms/140-2.htm">Wars</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-50.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-49.htm">Begin</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Disturbed</a> <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Frightened</a> <a href="/matthew/27-13.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/matthew/27-47.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">News</a> <a href="/mark/13-7.htm">Rumors</a> <a href="/mark/13-7.htm">Rumours</a> <a href="/matthew/26-73.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/mark/13-7.htm">Wars</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 24</div>1. <a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">what and how great calamities shall be before it;</a> 29. <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">the signs of his coming to judgment.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">And because that day and hour are unknown,</a> 42. <a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">we ought to watch like good servants, expecting our Master's coming.</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/matthew/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>You will hear of wars and rumors of wars This phrase indicates a time of conflict and uncertainty. Historically, the region around Judea was often embroiled in wars, such as the Roman conquests. The mention of "rumors" suggests not only actual conflicts but also the fear and anxiety that accompany potential threats. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of the world's fallen state and the ongoing spiritual battle. In the Old Testament, wars were often seen as judgments or as part of God's plan (e.g., <a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15</a>). The phrase also foreshadows the tumultuous period leading up to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD.but see to it that you are not alarmed Jesus instructs His followers to maintain peace and trust in God despite external chaos. This echoes the biblical call to faith over fear, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a>, where God reassures His people of His presence and support. The directive to remain calm is a reminder of the sovereignty of God and the assurance that He is in control, even when circumstances seem dire. It reflects the peace that Jesus offers, as mentioned in <a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>.These things must happen This phrase underscores the necessity of these events in the divine plan. It suggests that wars and conflicts are part of the unfolding of God's purposes, similar to how the prophets spoke of events that must occur before the coming of the Messiah (e.g., <a href="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a>). This inevitability is a reminder of the prophetic nature of Jesus' teachings and the fulfillment of God's promises throughout history.but the end is still to come Here, Jesus clarifies that these events are not the ultimate conclusion but rather signs pointing towards the end times. This distinction is crucial, as it prevents premature conclusions about the final judgment. The "end" refers to the culmination of history and the establishment of God's kingdom, as prophesied in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21:1-4</a>. This phrase encourages believers to remain vigilant and faithful, understanding that while the world may experience turmoil, God's ultimate plan is yet to be fully realized.<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/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who seek understanding of end times. 3. <a href="/topical/w/wars_and_rumors_of_wars.htm">Wars and Rumors of Wars</a> Events that signify turmoil and conflict, both literal and metaphorical, that will occur before the end times. 4. <a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a> The period leading up to the return of Christ, characterized by various signs and tribulations. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a> The location where Jesus delivered the Olivet Discourse, which includes this prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/do_not_be_alarmed.htm">Do Not Be Alarmed</a> Jesus instructs believers not to be frightened by the chaos in the world. Trust in God's sovereignty and His ultimate plan. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_prophecy.htm">Understanding Prophecy</a> Recognize that wars and conflicts are part of the prophetic timeline. They are not the end but signs pointing towards it. <a href="/topical/f/focus_on_faithfulness.htm">Focus on Faithfulness</a> In times of turmoil, believers are called to remain steadfast in their faith and continue in their mission. <a href="/topical/p/peace_in_christ.htm">Peace in Christ</a> Despite external conflicts, believers can find peace in their relationship with Christ, who has overcome the world. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness.htm">Preparedness</a> Use the knowledge of these prophecies to prepare spiritually, ensuring that one's life aligns with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 24</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_signs_of_the_apocalypse.htm">What are the signs of the apocalypse?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_syrian_war_a_sign_of_end_times.htm">Does the Syrian war indicate the end times?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_psalm_37_23_mean.htm">What are the Bible's 'beginning of sorrows'?</a> <a href="/q/revelation_6_3-4__validate_war_prediction.htm">Revelation 6:3–4—How can one validate the prediction of worldwide warfare, given the continuous presence of conflict throughout history? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Ye shall hear . . .--Literally, ye shall be about to hear--a kind of double future, or possibly an example of the transition between the older future tense and the use of an auxiliary verb.Wars and rumours.--St. Luke adds "commotions." The forty years that intervened before the destruction of Jerusalem were full of these in all directions; but we may probably think of the words as referring specially to wars, actual or threatened, that affected the Jews, such, e.g., as those of which we read under Caligula, Claudius, and Nero (Jos. Ant. xx. 1, 6). The title which the historian gave to his second book, "The Wars of the Jews," is sufficiently suggestive. As the years passed on, the watchword, "Be not troubled," must have kept the believers in Christ calm in the midst of agitation. They were not to think that the end was to follow at once upon the wars which were preparing the way for it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - Ye shall hear (μελλήσετε ἀκούειν). Ye are about, ye are destined, to hear. "Futurum complicatum, audituri eritis" (Bengel). He addresses the apostles as representatives of the whole body of believers. Wars and rumours of wars; i.e. wars near at hand, and distant wars of which the rumour only reaches you, but which threaten to approach and menace your peace (cf. <a href="/jeremiah/4-19.htm">Jeremiah 4:19</a>). The peace which reigned at Christ's birth was rudely shattered after his death, though the wars before the destruction of Jerusalem were of no great importance. We hear of an in. tended expedition against Aretas (Josephus, 'Ant.,' 18:05. 3), of one of Caligula against the Jews (ibid., 18:8. 2), both of which, however, came to nothing. Then there were certain insurrections in the reigns of Claudius (ibid., 20:5, 3) and Nero (ibid., 20:8. 6-10). The Roman empire was disturbed; four emperors - Nero, Galba, Otho, and Vitellius - died by violence within a short space of time; the restless Parthians were a continual source of trouble. But these and such-like occurrences do little to exhaust the meaning of Christ's prediction. He is looking forward to a distant future, and sees with prophetic eye the state of warfare which has prevailed from the disruption of the Roman empire, and which shall continue unto the end. See that ye be not troubled; rather, see, be ye not troubled, Look on it all, and yet be not affrighted. All these things (πάντα) must come to pass. All that I announce is sure to occur, not from any absolute necessity, but because of men's passions and perverseness, which will bring it to pass (see on Matthew 18:7; and <a href="/james/4-1.htm">James 4:1</a>). The end is not yet. These signs might lead men to think that the final consummation was close at hand. Our Lord warns against such a conclusion. St. Paul speaks of "the end" as occurring in Christ's second advent (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">1 Corinthians 15:24</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/24-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>You will μελλήσετε (mellēsete) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. hear of ἀκούειν (akouein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. wars πολέμους (polemous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4171.htm">Strong's 4171: </a> A war, battle, strife. From pelomai; warfare. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. rumors ἀκοὰς (akoas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_189.htm">Strong's 189: </a> Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing. of wars, πολέμων (polemōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4171.htm">Strong's 4171: </a> A war, battle, strife. From pelomai; warfare. but see to it ὁρᾶτε (horate) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. that you are not alarmed. θροεῖσθε (throeisthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2360.htm">Strong's 2360: </a> To disturb, agitate; pass: To be troubled, alarmed. From threomai to wail; to clamor, i.e. to frighten. [These things] γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. must δεῖ (dei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. happen, γενέσθαι (genesthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. but ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. end τέλος (telos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5056.htm">Strong's 5056: </a> (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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. still to come. οὔπω (oupō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3768.htm">Strong's 3768: </a> Not yet. 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