Mark 13:7-9 And when you hear of wars going on and rumors of other wars pending, do not worry, for such things must necessarily happen. But the end has not yet come. , with its attending destruction of the Temple buildings Note: By “end” here Jesus probably alludes to the downfall of Jerusalem in AD.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ And when you hear of wars [going on] and rumors of [other] wars [pending], do not worry, for such things must necessarily happen. But the end has not yet come. [Note: By “end” here Jesus probably alludes to the downfall of Jerusalem in AD 70, with its attending destruction of the Temple buildings]. ⁸ For nations will wage war against one another, and kingdoms will attack one another. And earthquakes will happen at various places [in the world], and there will be famines. These things are [only] the beginning of terrible times. ⁹ “But pay attention to yourselves, for people will turn you over to [Jewish] councils [i.e., for judgment] and you will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand trial before governors and kings for being loyal to me. [This will afford you an opportunity] for witnessing to them.