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Luke 21 :: Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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The Widow's Gift

(Mar 12:41–44 )

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:1 - And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:2 - And he saw a certain poor widow putting in a farthing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:3 - And he said, Truly I say to you, This poor widow has given more than all of them:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:4 - For they gave out of their wealth, having more than enough for themselves: but she, even out of her need, has put in all her living.
(Mat 24:1, 2; Mar 13:1, 2 )

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:5 - And some were talking about the Temple, how it was made fair with beautiful stones and with offerings, but he said,

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:6 - As for these things which you see, the days will come when not one stone will be resting on another, but all will be broken down.
(Mat 24:3–14; Mar 13:3–13 )

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:7 - And they said to him, Master, when will these things be? and what sign will there be when these events are to take place?

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:8 - And he said, Take care that you are not tricked: for a number of people will come in my name, saying, I am he; and, The time is near: do not go after them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:9 - And when news of wars and troubled times comes to your ears, have no fear; for these things have to be, but the end will not be now.

Things to Come

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:10 - Then he said to them, Nation will be moved against nation and kingdom against kingdom:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:11 - There will be great earth-shocks and outbursts of disease in a number of places, and men will be without food; and there will be wonders and great signs from heaven.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:12 - But before all this, they will take you and be very cruel to you, giving you up to the Synagogues and to prisons, taking you before kings and rulers, because of my name.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:13 - And it will be turned to a witness for you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:14 - So take care not to be troubled before the time comes, about what answers you will give:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:15 - For I will give you words and wisdom, so that not one of those who are against you will be able to get the better of you, or to put you in the wrong.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:16 - But you will be given up even by your fathers and mothers, your brothers and relations and friends; and some of you will be put to death.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:17 - And you will be hated by all men, because of me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:18 - But not a hair of your head will come to destruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:19 - By going through all these things, you will keep your lives.
(Mat 24:15–28; Mar 13:14–23 )

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:20 - But when you see armies all round about Jerusalem, then be certain that her destruction is near.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:21 - Then let those who are in Judaea go in flight to the mountains; and those who are in the middle of the town go out; and let not those who are in the country come in.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:22 - For these are the days of punishment, in which all the things in the Writings will be put into effect.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:23 - It will be hard for women who are with child, and for her with a baby at the breast, in those days. For great trouble will come on the land, and wrath on this people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:24 - And they will be put to death with the sword, and will be taken as prisoners into all the nations; and Jerusalem will be crushed under the feet of the Gentiles, till the times of the Gentiles are complete.

The Return of Christ

(Mat 24:29–31; Mar 13:24–27 )

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:25 - And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth, fear among the nations and doubt because of the loud noise of the sea and the waves;

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:26 - Men's strength will go from them in fear and in waiting for the things which are coming on the earth; for the powers of the heavens will be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:27 - And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:28 - But when these things come about, let your heads be lifted up, because your salvation is near.
(Mat 24:32–35; Mar 13:28–31 )

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:29 - And he made a story for them: See the fig-tree, and all the trees;

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:30 - When they put out their young leaves, you take note of it, and it is clear to you that summer is coming.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:31 - In the same way, when you see these things taking place you may be certain that the kingdom of God is near.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:32 - Truly I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all things are complete.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:33 - Heaven and earth will come to an end, but my words will not come to an end.
(Mat 24:36–44; Mar 13:32–37 )

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:34 - But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that day may come on you suddenly, and take you as in a net:

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:35 - For so it will come on all those who are living on the face of all the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:36 - But keep watch at all times with prayer, that you may be strong enough to come through all these things and take your place before the Son of man.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:37 - And every day he was teaching in the Temple and every night he went out to the mountain which is named the Mountain of Olives to take his rest.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 21:38 - And all the people came early in the morning to give ear to his words in the Temple.
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