Bible Strands
Matthew 24:6
You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.
Berean Standard Bible
Follow its threads on the canvas →
Study note
Setting — Jesus answers his disciples' question about the timing of the temple's destruction and the end of the age (Matt 24:3). This verse is his first substantive sign, following a warning about false christs (v. 5).
The words — μελλήσετε (mellēsete), from G3195, is glossed here as "you will begin," marking wars and rumors as the opening movement rather than the climax.
The thread — Mark 13:7 and Luke 21:9 preserve the same warning in the parallel accounts; Isaiah 8:12 echoes the command not to adopt the fear of others.
Why it lands — The verse asks the reader to treat wars as expected background noise, not as the signal that the end has arrived. It separates the onset of tribulation from its consummation.
Drafted by a language model from the text, its original words and its cross-references, then checked against them. It can still be wrong: open the verse in the app to report it.
The Greek words
King James Version
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Cross-references
- Mark 13:7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.
- Luke 21:9 When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
- Isaiah 8:12 “Do not call conspiracy everything these people regard as conspiracy. Do not fear what they fear; do not live in dread.
- John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
- 1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
- Psalms 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
- Psalms 112:7 He does not fear bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
- John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:2 not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come.
- Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.