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While some people discussed the temple, remarking that it was decorated with fine stonework and abundant gifts, Jesus said to them: 

“The days will come when not a single stone will be left on another of all that you now admire; everything will be torn down.” 

And they asked him: 

“Master, when will this happen, and what will be the sign that it is about to occur?”

Jesus said: 

“Take care not to be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he; the time is near at hand!’ Do not follow them.

When you hear of wars and troubled times, don’t be frightened; for all these things must happen first, even though the end is not so soon.”

And Jesus said: 

“Nations will fight against each other, and kingdoms will oppose kingdoms.

There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues; in many locations, strange and frightening signs from the sky will be seen. 

Before all these things happen, people will lay their hands on you and persecute you; you will be handed over to synagogues and prisons, and for my sake, you will be brought before kings and governors. 

This will be your opportunity to bear witness. 

So keep this in mind: don’t worry in advance about what to say, 

 because I will provide you with words and wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict.

You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and some of you will be put to death. 

But even though, because of my name, you will be hated by everyone. 

But not a hair of your head will perish.

By your patient endurance, you will save your souls.