As he sat on the
Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately,
saying, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the
sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" And Jesus answered them, "See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray.
And you will hear of wars and rumors
of wars. See that you are not
alarmed, for this must take
place, but the end is not yet. For
nation will rise against
nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines
and earthquakes in various places.
All these are but the
beginning of the birth pains."
Matthew 24:3-8, ESV