What Does the Bible Say About The End of the World?

The Bible addresses the end of the world across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.

10 verses·3 eras·4 promises

Life of Jesus (~30 AD)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
John 3:16· JesusPromise
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."
John 16:33· JesusPromise
Jesus answered, "My Kingdom is not of this world. If my Kingdom were of this world, then my servants would fight, that I wouldn't be delivered to the Jews. But now my Kingdom is not from here."
John 18:36· JesusPromise
For what does it profit a man, to gain the whole world, and forfeit his life?
You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.
He said to them, "Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to the whole creation.
I pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep them from the evil one.
John 17:15· JesusPrayer
I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in the darkness.
John 12:46· JesusPromise

Early Church (~50 AD)

Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

United Kingdom (~1000 BC)

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we trust the name of Yahweh our God.

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