They asked him, “Teacher, when will these things happen, then? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
In context
5Some were speaking of the temple, of how it was adorned with fine stones and votive offerings. He said, 6“These things you are gazing at — days will come when not one stone will be left here upon another that will not be thrown down.” 7They asked him, “Teacher, when will these things happen, then? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” 8He said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time has come.’ Do not go after them. 9And when you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be terrified; these things must happen first, but the end does not follow at once.”