4. Persecution

Matthew 24:6-14 (ESV)

6  And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.

7  For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

8  All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.

9  “Then (at that time) they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake.

10  And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another.

11  And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.

12  And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.

13  But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

14  And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.