GOD'S WORD Translation GW
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5 Some [of the disciples] were talking about the temple complex. They noted that it was built with fine stones and decorated with beautiful gifts. So Jesus said,
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Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said,
6 "About these buildings that you see--the time will come when not one of these stones will be left on top of another. Each one will be torn down."
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“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.”
7 The disciples asked him, "Teacher, when will this happen? What will be the sign when all this will occur?"
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“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
8 Jesus said, "Be careful that you are not deceived. Many will come using my name. They will say, 'I am he!' and 'The time is near.' Don't follow them!
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He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.
9 "When you hear of wars and revolutions, don't be terrified! These things must happen first, but the end will not come immediately."
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When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.”
10 Then Jesus continued, "Nation will fight against nation and kingdom against kingdom.
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Then he said to them: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11 There will be terrible earthquakes, famines, and dreadful diseases in various places. Terrifying sights and miraculous signs will come from the sky.
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There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.
12 "Before all these things happen, people will arrest and persecute you. They will hand you over to their synagogues and put you into their prisons. They will drag you in front of kings and governors because of my name.
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“But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name.
13 It will be your opportunity to testify to them.
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And so you will bear testimony to me.
14 So make up your minds not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves.
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But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves.
15 I will give you words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to oppose or prove wrong.
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For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
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