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1 And as he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him: Master, behold what manner of stones and what buildings are here.
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As he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!"
2 And Jesus answering, said to him: Seest thou all these great buildings? There shall not be left a stone upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down.
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Then Jesus asked him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here upon another; all will be thrown down."
3 And as he sat on the mount of Olivet over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him apart:
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When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,
4 Tell us, when shall these things be and what shall be the sign when all these things shall begin to be fulfilled?
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"Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?"
5 And Jesus answering, began to say to them: Take heed lest any man deceive you.
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Then Jesus began to say to them, "Beware that no one leads you astray.
6 For many shall come in my name saying, I am he: and they shall deceive many.
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Many will come in my name and say, "I am he!' and they will lead many astray.
7 And when you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, fear ye not. For such things must needs be: but the end is not yet.
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When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to come.
8 For nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places and famines. These things are the beginning of sorrows.
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For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This is but the beginning of the birth pangs.
9 But look to yourselves. For they shall deliver you Up to councils: and in the synagogues you shall be beaten: and you shall stand before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony unto them.
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"As for yourselves, beware; for they will hand you over to councils; and you will be beaten in synagogues; and you will stand before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them.
10 And unto all nations the gospel must first be preached.
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And the good news must first be proclaimed to all nations.
11 And when they shall lead you and deliver you up, be not thoughtful beforehand what you shall speak: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye. For it is not you that speak, but the Holy Ghost.
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When they bring you to trial and hand you over, do not worry beforehand about what you are to say; but say whatever is given you at that time, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.
12 And the brother shall betray his brother unto death, and the father his son; and children shall rise up against their parents and shall work their death.
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Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death;
13 And you shall be hated by all men for my name’s sake. But he that shall endure unto the end, he shall be saved.
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and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
14 And when you shall see the abomination of desolation, standing where it ought not (he that readeth let him understand): then let them that are in Judea flee unto the mountains.
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"But when you see the desolating sacrilege set up where it ought not to be (let the reader understand), then those in Judea must flee to the mountains;
15 And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house nor enter therein to take any thing out of the house.
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the one on the housetop must not go down or enter the house to take anything away;
16 And let him that shall be in the field not turn back to take up his garment.
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the one in the field must not turn back to get a coat.
17 And woe to them that are with child and that give suck in those days.
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Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing infants in those days!
18 But pray ye that these things happen not in winter.
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Pray that it may not be in winter.
19 For in those days shall be such tribulations as were not from the beginning of the creation which God created until now: neither shall be.
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For in those days there will be suffering, such as has not been from the beginning of the creation that God created until now, no, and never will be.
20 And unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh should be saved: but, for the sake of the elect which he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
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And if the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he has cut short those days.
21 And then if any man shall say to you: Lo, here is Christ. Lo, he is here: do not believe.
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And if anyone says to you at that time, "Look! Here is the Messiah!' or "Look! There he is!'—do not believe it.
22 For there will rise up false Christs and false prophets: and they shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce (if it were possible) even the elect.
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False messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, the elect.
23 Take you heed therefore: behold, I have foretold you all things.
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But be alert; I have already told you everything.
24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened and the moon shall not give her light.
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"But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light,
25 And the stars of heaven shall be falling down and the powers that are in heaven shall be moved.
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and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds, with great power and glory.
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Then they will see "the Son of Man coming in clouds' with great power and glory.
27 And then shall he send his angels and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.
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Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
28 Now of the fig tree learn ye a parable. When the branch thereof is now tender and the leaves are come forth, you know that summer is very near.
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"From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near.
29 So you also when you shall see these things come to pass, know ye that it is very nigh, even at the doors.
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So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates.
30 Amen, I say to you that this generation shall not pass until all these things be done.
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Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.
31 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my word shall not pass away.
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Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
32 But of that day or hour no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father.
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"But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
33 Take ye heed, watch and pray. For ye know not when the time is.
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Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come.
34 Even as a man who, going into a far country, left his house and gave authority to his servants over every work and commanded the porter to watch.
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It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch.
35 Watch ye therefore (for you know not when the lord of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cock crowing, or in the morning):
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Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn,
36 Lest coming on a sudden, he find you sleeping.
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or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly.
37 And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch.
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And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake."
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