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Luke 21

New Living Translation NLT

1 While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box.

2 Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.

3 “I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them.

4 For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has.”

5 Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said,

6 “The time is coming when all these things will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!”

7 “Teacher,” they asked, “when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?”

8 He replied, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and saying, ‘The time has come!’ But don’t believe them.

9 And when you hear of wars and insurrections, don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place first, but the end won’t follow immediately.”

10 Then he added, “Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

11 There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands, and there will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs from heaven.

12 “But before all this occurs, there will be a time of great persecution. You will be dragged into synagogues and prisons, and you will stand trial before kings and governors because you are my followers.

13 But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me.

14 So don’t worry in advance about how to answer the charges against you,

15 for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply or refute you!

16 Even those closest to you—your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends—will betray you. They will even kill some of you.

17 And everyone will hate you because you are my followers.

18 But not a hair of your head will perish!

19 By standing firm, you will win your souls.

20 “And when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time of its destruction has arrived.

21 Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. Those in Jerusalem must get out, and those out in the country should not return to the city.

22 For those will be days of God’s vengeance, and the prophetic words of the Scriptures will be fulfilled.

23 How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days. For there will be disaster in the land and great anger against this people.

24 They will be killed by the sword or sent away as captives to all the nations of the world. And Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the period of the Gentiles comes to an end.

25 “And there will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides.

26 People will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth, for the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

27 Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory.

28 So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!”

29 Then he gave them this illustration: “Notice the fig tree, or any other tree.

30 When the leaves come out, you know without being told that summer is near.

31 In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God is near.

32 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things have taken place.

33 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

34 “Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this life. Don’t let that day catch you unaware,

35 like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth.

36 Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man.”

37 Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.

38 The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.

Common English Bible CEB

1 Looking up, Jesus saw rich people throwing their gifts into the collection box for the temple treasury.

2 He also saw a poor widow throw in two small copper coins worth a penny.

3 He said, "I assure you that this poor widow has put in more than them all.

4 All of them are giving out of their spare change. But she from her hopeless poverty has given everything she had to live on."

5 Some people were talking about the temple, how it was decorated with beautiful stones and ornaments dedicated to God. Jesus said,

6 "As for the things you are admiring, the time is coming when not even one stone will be left upon another. All will be demolished."

7 They asked him, "Teacher, when will these things happen? What sign will show that these things are about to happen?"

8 Jesus said, "Watch out that you aren't deceived. Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I'm the one!' and ‘It's time!' Don't follow them.

9 When you hear of wars and rebellions, don't be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end won't happen immediately."

10 Then Jesus said to them, “Nations and kingdoms will fight against each other.

11 There will be great earthquakes and wide-scale food shortages and epidemics. There will also be terrifying sights and great signs in the sky.

12 But before all this occurs, they will take you into custody and harass you because of your faith. They will hand you over to synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.

13 This will provide you with an opportunity to testify.

14 Make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance.

15 I'll give you words and wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to counter or contradict.

16 You will be betrayed by your parents, brothers and sisters, relatives, and friends. They will execute some of you.

17 Everyone will hate you because of my name.

18 Still, not a hair on your heads will be lost.

19 By holding fast, you will gain your lives.

20 “When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that its destruction is close at hand.

21 At that time, those in Judea must flee to the mountains, those in the city must escape, and those in the countryside must not enter the city.

22 These are the days of punishment, when everything written will find its fulfillment.

23 How terrible it will be at that time for women who are pregnant or for women who are nursing their children. There will be great agony on the earth and angry judgment on this people.

24 They will fall by the edge of the sword and be taken away as captives among all nations. Jerusalem will be plundered by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are concluded.

25 "There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars. On the earth, there will be dismay among nations in their confusion over the roaring of the sea and surging waves.

26 The planets and other heavenly bodies will be shaken, causing people to faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world.

27 Then they will see the Human One coming on a cloud with power and great splendor.

28 Now when these things begin to happen, stand up straight and raise your heads, because your redemption is near."

29 Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.

30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.

31 In the same way, when you see these things happening, you know that God's kingdom is near.

32 I assure you that this generation won't pass away until everything has happened.

33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will certainly not pass away.

34 "Take care that your hearts aren't dulled by drinking parties, drunkenness, and the anxieties of day-to-day life. Don't let that day fall upon you unexpectedly,

35 like a trap. It will come upon everyone who lives on the face of the whole earth.

36 Stay alert at all times, praying that you are strong enough to escape everything that is about to happen and to stand before the Human One."

37 Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, but he spent each night on the Mount of Olives.

38 All the people rose early in the morning to hear him in the temple area.