yet he has no root in himself but is temporal, for when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, by and by he is offended.

But when ye shall hear of wars and seditions, be not terrified; for these things must first come to pass, but the end is not yet.

Then he said, Take heed that ye not be deceived, for many shall come in my name, saying, I am; and the time draws near; therefore, go ye not after them.