Luke 21:9

21:9 And when you hear of wars and rebellions, ¹  do not be afraid. ²  For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once.” ³ 

Luke 14:31

14:31 Or what king, going out to confront another king in battle, will not sit down ⁴  first and determine whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose ⁵  the one coming against him with twenty thousand?

[21:9]  ¹ tn Social and political chaos also precedes the end. This term refers to revolutions (L&N 39.34).

[21:9]  ² tn This is not the usual term for fear, but refers to a deep sense of terror and emotional distress (Luke 24:37; BDAG 895 s.v. πτοέω).

[21:9]  ³ sn The end will not come at once. This remark about timing not only indicates that there will be events before the end, but that some time will also pass before it comes.

[14:31]  ⁴ tn The participle καθίσας (kaqisa") has been translated as a finite verb due to requirements of contemporary English style.

[14:31]  ⁵ tn On the meaning of this verb see also L&N 55.3, “to meet in battle, to face in battle.”