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As Jesus looked up, he saw some rich people putting their gifts into the Temple money box.
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Then he saw a poor widow putting two small copper coins into the box.
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He said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow gave more than all those rich people.
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They gave only what they did not need. This woman is very poor, but she gave all she had to live on."
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Some people were talking about the Temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts offered to God. But Jesus said,
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"As for these things you are looking at, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another. Every stone will be thrown down."
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They asked Jesus, "Teacher, when will these things happen? What will be the sign that they are about to take place?"
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Jesus said, "Be careful so you are not fooled. Many people will come in my name, saying, 'I am the One' and, 'The time has come!' But don't follow them.
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When you hear about wars and riots, don't be afraid, because these things must happen first, but the end will come later."