Mark 13:5–13 — persecution and testimony

[5] And Jesus began to say unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray. [6] Many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and shall lead many astray. [7] And when ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be not troubled: these things must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet. [8] For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there shall be earthquakes in divers places; there shall be famines: these things are the beginning of travail. [9] But take ye heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in synagogues shall ye be beaten; and before governors and kings shall ye stand for my sake, for a testimony unto them. [10] And the gospel must first be preached unto all the nations. [11] And when they lead you to judgment, and deliver you up, be not anxious beforehand what ye shall speak: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye; for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Spirit. [12] And brother shall deliver up brother to death, and the father his child; and children shall rise up against parents, and cause them to be put to death. [13] And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.