Luke 21 : 1 (NLT)
While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box.
Luke 21 : 2 (NLT)
Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.
Luke 21 : 3 (NLT)
"I tell you the truth," Jesus said, "this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them.
Luke 21 : 4 (NLT)
For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has."
Luke 21 : 5 (NLT)
Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said,
Luke 21 : 6 (NLT)
"The time is coming when all these things will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left on top of another!"
Luke 21 : 7 (NLT)
"Teacher," they asked, "when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?"
Luke 21 : 8 (NLT)
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.
Luke 21 : 9 (NLT)
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."
Luke 21 : 10 (NLT)
Then he added, "Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
Luke 21 : 11 (NLT)
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.
Luke 21 : 12 (NLT)
"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.
Luke 21 : 13 (NLT)
But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me.
Luke 21 : 14 (NLT)
So don't worry in advance about how to answer the charges against you,
Luke 21 : 15 (NLT)
for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply or refute you!
Luke 21 : 16 (NLT)
Even those closest to you-- your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends-- will betray you. They will even kill some of you.
Luke 21 : 17 (NLT)
And everyone will hate you because you are my followers.
Luke 21 : 18 (NLT)
But not a hair of your head will perish!
Luke 21 : 19 (NLT)
By standing firm, you will win your souls.
Luke 21 : 20 (NLT)
"And when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time of its destruction has arrived.
Luke 21 : 21 (NLT)
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.
Luke 21 : 22 (NLT)
For those will be days of God's vengeance, and the prophetic words of the Scriptures will be fulfilled.
Luke 21 : 23 (NLT)
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.
Luke 21 : 24 (NLT)
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.
Luke 21 : 25 (NLT)
"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.
Luke 21 : 26 (NLT)
People will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth, for the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
Luke 21 : 27 (NLT)
Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory.
Luke 21 : 28 (NLT)
So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!"
Luke 21 : 29 (NLT)
Then he gave them this illustration: "Notice the fig tree, or any other tree.
Luke 21 : 30 (NLT)
When the leaves come out, you know without being told that summer is near.
Luke 21 : 31 (NLT)
In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God is near.
Luke 21 : 32 (NLT)
I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things have taken place.
Luke 21 : 33 (NLT)
Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
Luke 21 : 34 (NLT)
"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,
Luke 21 : 35 (NLT)
like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth.
Luke 21 : 36 (NLT)
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."
Luke 21 : 37 (NLT)
Every day Jesus went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.
Luke 21 : 38 (NLT)
The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.
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