What does the Bible say about the end of days?

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The Bible teaches that the last days will be marked by widespread sin, deception, scoffing, suffering for believers, and the certain return of Christ, calling us to faith, watchfulness, and steadfast hope. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 and 2 Peter 3:3-4 describe moral rebellion and mockery of God's promises, while 1 John 5:19 reminds us that the world lies under evil's influence. Jesus says in Matthew 24:36 and 24:42 that the precise day is unknown, so His people must remain ready, praying as Luke 21:36 urges. Though the way is narrow (Matthew 7:13-14) and trials come (1 Peter 4:12-19), Christ comforts His disciples in John 14:1 and preserves those who trust Him.

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  • 2 Timothy 3:1-5

    [1] But know this, that in the last days, grievous times will come. [2] For men will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, [3] without natural affection, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, fierce, no lovers of good, [4] traitors, headstrong, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God; [5] holding a form of godliness, but having denied the power thereof. Turn away from these, also.

  • 2 Peter 3:3-4

    [3] knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts, [4] and saying, "Where is the promise of his coming? For, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation."

  • Luke 21:36

    Therefore be watchful all the time, asking that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."

  • Acts 2:40

    With many other words he testified, and exhorted them, saying, "Save yourselves from this crooked generation!"

  • Matthew 24:36

    But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

  • Matthew 24:42

    Watch therefore, for you don't know in what hour your Lord comes.

  • Matthew 7:13-14

    [13] "Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it. [14] How narrow is the gate, and restricted is the way that leads to life! Few are those who find it.

  • 1 John 5:19

    We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.

  • 1 Peter 4:12-19

    [12] Beloved, don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you, to test you, as though a strange thing happened to you. [13] But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory also you may rejoice with exceeding joy. [14] If you are insulted for the name of Christ, blessed are you; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified. [15] For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or as a meddler in other men's matters. [16] But if one of you suffers for being a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter. [17] For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God. If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who don't obey the Gospel of God? [18] "If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will happen to the ungodly and the sinner?" [19] Therefore let them also who suffer according to the will of God in doing good entrust their souls to him, as to a faithful Creator.

  • John 14:1

    "Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

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