Mark 13:5-13

5Jesus answered them, “Be careful not to let anyone deceive you.

6Many will come using my name. They will say, ‘I am he,’ and they will deceive many people.

7“When you 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.

8Nation 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⌟.

9“Be on your guard! People will hand you over to the Jewish courts and whip you in their synagogues. You will stand in front of governors and kings to testify to them because of me.

10But first, the Good News must be spread to all nations.

11When they take you away to hand you over to the authorities, don’t worry ahead of time about what you will say. Instead, say whatever is given to you to say when the time comes. Indeed, you are not the one who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit will.

12“Brother will hand over brother to death; a father will hand over his child. Children will rebel against their parents and kill them.

13Everyone will hate you because you are committed to me. But the person who endures to the end will be saved.