Matthew 24:1-8

1As Jesus was leaving the Temple grounds, his disciples pointed out to him the various Temple buildings.

2But he responded, “Do you see all these buildings? I tell you the truth, they will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!”

3Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?”

4Jesus told them, “Don’t let anyone mislead you,

5for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many.

6And 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.

7Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in many parts of the world.

8But all this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.