Luke 21

NEW AMERICAN BIBLE	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 When he looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury	1 And looking around, he saw the wealthy putting their donations into the offertory.
2 and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins.	2 Then he also saw a certain widow, a pauper, putting in two small brass coins.
3 He said, "I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest;	3 And he said: “Truly, I say to you, that this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
4 for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood."	4 For all these, out of their abundance, have added to the gifts for God. But she, out of what she needed, has put in all that she had to live on.”
5 While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, he said,	5 And when some of them were saying, about the temple, that it was adorned with excellent stones and gifts, he said,
6 "All that you see here--the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down."	6 “These things that you see, the days will arrive when there will not be left behind stone upon stone, which is not thrown down.”
7 Then they asked him, "Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?"	7 Then they questioned him, saying: “Teacher, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when these things will happen?”
8 He answered, "See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and 'The time has come.' Do not follow them!	8 And he said: “Be cautious, lest you be seduced. For many will come in my name, saying: ‘For I am he,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ And so, do not choose to go after them.
9 When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified; for such things must happen first, but it will not immediately be the end."	9 And when you will have heard of battles and seditions, do not be terrified. These things must happen first. But the end is not so soon.”
10 Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.	10 Then he said to them: “People will rise up against people, and kingdom against kingdom.
11 There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.	11 And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and pestilences, and famines, and terrors from heaven; and there will be great signs.
12 "Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name.	12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, handing you over to synagogues and into custody, dragging you before kings and governors, because of my name.
13 It will lead to your giving testimony.	13 And this will be an opportunity for you to give testimony.
14 Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand,	14 Therefore, set this in your hearts: that you should not consider in advance how you might respond.
15 for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute.	15 For I will give to you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries will not be able to resist or contradict.
16 You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death.	16 And you will be handed over by your parents, and brothers, and relatives, and friends. And they will bring about the death of some of you.
17 You will be hated by all because of my name,	17 And you will be hated by all because of my name.
18 but not a hair on your head will be destroyed.	18 And yet, not a hair of your head will perish.
19 By your perseverance you will secure your lives.	19 By your patience, you shall possess your souls.
20 "When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, know that its desolation is at hand.	20 Then, when you will have seen Jerusalem encircled by an army, know then that its desolation has drawn near.
21 Then those in Judea must flee to the mountains. Let those within the city escape from it, and let those in the countryside not enter the city,	21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and those who are in its midst withdraw, and those who are in the countryside not enter into it.
22 for these days are the time of punishment when all the scriptures are fulfilled.	22 For these are the days of retribution, so that all things may be fulfilled, which have been written.
23 Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days, for a terrible calamity will come upon the earth and a wrathful judgment upon this people.	23 Then woe to those who are pregnant or nursing in those days. For there will be great distress upon the land and great wrath upon this people.
24 They will fall by the edge of the sword and be taken as captives to all the Gentiles; and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.	24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword. And they will be led away as captives into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by the Gentiles, until the times of the nations are fulfilled.
25 "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves.	25 And there will be signs in the sun and the moon and the stars. And there will be, on earth, distress among the Gentiles, out of confusion at the roaring of the sea and of the waves:
26 People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.	26 men withering away out of fear and out of apprehension over the things that will overwhelm the whole world. For the powers of the heavens will be moved.
27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.	27 And then they will see the Son of man coming on a cloud, with great power and majesty.
28 But when these signs begin to happen, stand erect and raise your heads because your redemption is at hand."	28 But when these things begin to happen, lift up your heads and look around you, because your redemption draws near.”
29 He taught them a lesson. "Consider the fig tree and all the other trees.	29 And he told them a comparison: “Take notice of the fig tree and of all the trees.
30 When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near;	30 When presently they produce fruit from themselves, you know that summer is near.
31 in the same way, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.	31 So you also, when you will have seen these things happen, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.	32 Amen I say to you, this lineage shall not pass away, until all these things happen.
33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.	33 Heaven and earth shall pass away. But my words shall not pass away.
34 "Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise	34 But be attentive to yourselves, lest perhaps your hearts may be weighed down by self-indulgence and inebriation and the cares of this life. And then that day may overwhelm you suddenly.
35 like a trap. For that day will assault everyone who lives on the face of the earth.	35 For like a snare it will overwhelm all those who sit upon the face of the entire earth.
36 Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man."	36 And so, be vigilant, praying at all times, so that you may be held worthy to escape from all these things, which are in the future, and to stand before the Son of man.”
37 During the day, Jesus was teaching in the temple area, but at night he would leave and stay at the place called the Mount of Olives.	37 Now in the daytime, he was teaching in the temple. But truly, departing in the evening, he lodged on the mount that is called Olivet.
38 And all the people would get up early each morning to listen to him in the temple area.	38 And all the people arrived in the morning to listen to him in the temple.