3. And as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the Set-apart Place, Kĕpha, and Ya‛aqoḇ, and Yoḥanan, and Andri asked Him separately,
4. “Say to us, when shall these events be? And what shall be the sign when all this is going to be accomplished?”
5. And יהושע began to say to them, “Take heed that no one leads you astray,
6. for many shall come in My Name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and they shall lead many astray.
7. “And when you hear of fightings and reports of fightings, do not be troubled – it has to take place, but the end is not yet.
8. “For nation shall rise against nation, and reign against reign. And there shall be earthquakes in various places, and there shall be scarcities of food, and disturbances. These are the beginnings of birth-pains.
9. “But take heed to yourselves, for they shall deliver you up to councils and to congregations. You shall be beaten, and you shall be brought before rulers and sovereigns for My sake, for a witness to them.