Signs prelusive of the end (Matthew 24:4-8; Luke 21:8-11). Jerusalem's judgment-day not to come till certain things have happened: advent of false Messiahs, rise of wars. βλέπετε, take heed that no one deceive you; the ethical key-note struck at once; the aim of the whole discourse to help disciples to keep heads cool, and hearts brave in a perilous evil time (vide on Mt.).

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Old Testament