And when you hear of wars and uprisings [going on], do not be afraid, for such things must necessarily happen first. But the end will not come right away." [Note: By "the end" here Jesus probably alludes to the downfall of Jerusalem, in AD 70, with its attending destruction of the Temple buildings].

Heart

But I do not consider my life to be of value, as precious to me, [when compared to the importance of] accomplishing my task and the mission I received from the Lord Jesus to declare the good news of God's unearned favor [through Christ].

[But] Paul answered, "What are you trying to do [by your] crying and breaking my heart [like this]? [Do you not know that] I am ready, not only to be chained up, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus?"

Trusting

[Jesus continued], "Do not allow your hearts to be upset. You should believe in God, and believe in me also.

So men, cheer up, for I believe God, that everything will turn out just as I was told it would.

General references

Give to the person who asks you [for something], and do not refuse to lend to the person who wants to borrow something from you.