^{5 Ref} For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will lead many astray.

^{6 Ref} 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.

^{7 Ref} For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places.

^{8 Ref} But all these things are the beginning of birth pains.

^{9 Ref} Then they will deliver you up to oppression, and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake.

^{10 Ref} Then many will stumble, and will deliver up one another, and will hate one another.

^{11 Ref} Many false prophets will arise, and will lead many astray.

^{12 Ref} Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold.