Luke 21:1

AMP: Looking up, He saw the rich people putting their gifts into the treasury. [Mark 12:41-44]

ASV: And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury.

BSB: Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,

DARBY: And he looked up and saw the rich casting their gifts into the treasury;

DRA: And looking on, he saw the rich men cast their gifts into the treasury.

KJV: And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

Luke 21:2

AMP: And He saw a poor widow putting in two small copper coins.

ASV: And he saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

BSB: and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.

DARBY: but he saw also a certain poor widow casting therein two mites.

DRA: And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in two brass mites.

KJV: And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

Luke 21:3

AMP: He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in [proportionally] more than all of them;

ASV: And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all:

BSB: “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.

DARBY: And he said, Verily I say unto you, that this poor widow has cast in more than all;

DRA: And he said: Verily I say to you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

KJV: And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

Luke 21:4

AMP: for they all put in gifts from their abundance; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”

ASV: for all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts; but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had.

BSB: For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”

DARBY: for all these out of their abundance have cast into the gifts [of God]; but she out of her need has cast in all the living which she had.

DRA: For all these have of their abundance cast into the offerings of God: but she of her want, hath cast in all the living that she had.

KJV: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

Luke 21:5

AMP: As some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and consecrated offerings [of magnificent gifts of gold which were displayed on the walls and hung in the porticoes], He said, [Matt 24; Mark 13]

ASV: And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,

BSB: As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,

DARBY: And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and consecrated offerings, he said,

DRA: And some saying of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said:

KJV: And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

Luke 21:6

AMP: “As for all these things which you see, the time will come when there will not be one stone left on another that will not be torn down.”

ASV: As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

BSB: “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

DARBY: [As to] these things which ye are beholding, days are coming in which there shall not be left stone upon stone which shall not be thrown down.

DRA: These things which you see, the days will come in which there shall not be left a stone upon a stone that shall not be thrown down.

KJV: As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

Luke 21:7

AMP: They asked Him, “Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to happen?”

ASV: And they asked him, saying, Teacher, when therefore shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign when these things are about to come to pass?

BSB: “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

DARBY: And they asked him saying, Teacher, when then shall these things be; and what [is] the sign when these things are going to take place?

DRA: And they asked him, saying: Master, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when they shall begin to come to pass?

KJV: And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

Luke 21:8

AMP: He said, “Be careful and see to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name [appropriating for themselves the name Messiah which belongs to Me alone], saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not follow them.

ASV: And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am [he]; and, The time is at hand: go ye not after them.

BSB: Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.

DARBY: And he said, See that ye be not led astray, for many shall come in my name, saying, *I* am [he], and the time is drawn nigh: go ye not [therefore] after them.

DRA: Who said: Take heed you be not seduced; for many will come in my name, saying, I am he; and the time is at hand: go ye not therefore after them.

KJV: And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

Luke 21:9

AMP: When you hear of wars and disturbances [civil unrest, revolts, uprisings], do not panic; for these things must take place first, but the end will not come immediately.”

ASV: And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately.

BSB: When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”

DARBY: And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end is not immediately.

DRA: And when you shall hear of wars and seditions, be not terrified: these things must first come to pass; but the end is not yet presently.

KJV: But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

Luke 21:10

AMP: Then Jesus told them, “Nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom. [2 Chr 15:6; Is 19:2]

ASV: Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;

BSB: Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

DARBY: Then he said to them, Nation shall rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;

DRA: Then he said to them: Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

KJV: Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:

Luke 21:11

AMP: There will be violent earthquakes, and in various places famines and [deadly and devastating] pestilences (plagues, epidemics); and there will be terrible sights and great signs from heaven.

ASV: and there shall be great earthquakes, and in divers places famines and pestilences; and there shall be terrors and great signs from heaven.

BSB: There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

DARBY: there shall be both great earthquakes in different places, and famines and pestilences; and there shall be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

DRA: And there shall be great earthquakes in divers places, and pestilences, and famines, and terrors from heaven; and there shall be great signs.

KJV: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

Luke 21:12

AMP: “But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and bringing you before kings and governors for My name’s sake. [Matt 10:19-22; Mark 13:11-13]

ASV: But before all these things, they shall lay their hands on you, and shall persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name`s sake.

BSB: But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.

DARBY: But before all these things they shall lay their hands upon you and persecute you, delivering [you] up to synagogues and prisons, bringing [you] before kings and governors on account of my name;

DRA: But before all these things, they will lay their hands upon you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and into prisons, dragging you before kings and governors, for my name's sake.

KJV: But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.

Luke 21:13

AMP: This will be a time and an opportunity for you to testify [about Me].

ASV: It shall turn out unto you for a testimony.

BSB: This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses.

DARBY: but it shall turn out to you for a testimony.

DRA: And it shall happen unto you for a testimony.

KJV: And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

Luke 21:14

AMP: So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves;

ASV: Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how to answer:

BSB: So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.

DARBY: Settle therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand [your] defence,

DRA: Lay it up therefore into your hearts, not to meditate before how you shall answer:

KJV: Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

Luke 21:15

AMP: for I will give you [skillful] words and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.

ASV: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to withstand or to gainsay.

BSB: For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

DARBY: for *I* will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your opposers shall not be able to reply to or resist.

DRA: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to resist and gainsay.

KJV: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

Luke 21:16

AMP: But you will be betrayed and handed over even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death,

ASV: But ye shall be delivered up even by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolk, and friends; and [some] of you shall they cause to be put to death.

BSB: You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death.

DARBY: But ye will be delivered up even by parents and brethren and relations and friends, and they shall put to death [some] from among you,

DRA: And you shall be betrayed by your parents and brethren, and kinsmen and friends; and some of you they will put to death.

KJV: And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

Luke 21:17

AMP: and you will be continually hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name.

ASV: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name`s sake.

BSB: And you will be hated by everyone because of My name.

DARBY: and ye will be hated of all for my name's sake.

DRA: And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake.

KJV: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.

Luke 21:18

AMP: But not a hair of your head will perish. [1 Sam 14:45]

ASV: And not a hair of your head shall perish.

BSB: Yet not even a hair of your head will perish.

DARBY: And a hair of your head shall in no wise perish.

DRA: But a hair of your head shall not perish.

KJV: But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

Luke 21:19

AMP: By your [patient] endurance [empowered by the Holy Spirit] you will gain your souls.

ASV: In your patience ye shall win your souls.

BSB: By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.

DARBY: By your patient endurance gain your souls.

DRA: In your patience you shall possess your souls.

KJV: In your patience possess ye your souls.

Luke 21:20

AMP: “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by [hostile] armies, then understand [with confident assurance] that her complete destruction is near.

ASV: But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand.

BSB: But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.

DARBY: But when ye see Jerusalem encompassed with armies, then know that its desolation is drawn nigh.

DRA: And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed about with an army; then know that the desolation thereof is at hand.

KJV: And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

Luke 21:21

AMP: At that time, those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those who are inside the city (Jerusalem) must get out, and those who are [out] in the country must not enter the city;

ASV: Then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains; and let them that are in the midst of her depart out; and let not them that are in the country enter therein.

BSB: Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city.

DARBY: Then let those who are in Judaea flee to the mountains, and those who are in the midst of it depart out, and those who are in the country not enter into it;

DRA: Then let those who are in Judea, flee to the mountains; and those who are in the midst thereof, depart out: and those who are in the countries, not enter into it.

KJV: Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.

Luke 21:22

AMP: for these are days of vengeance [of rendering full justice or satisfaction], so that all things which are written will be fulfilled.

ASV: For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

BSB: For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

DARBY: for these are days of avenging, that all the things that are written may be accomplished.

DRA: For these are the days of vengeance, that all things may be fulfilled, that are written.

KJV: For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Luke 21:23

AMP: Woe to those women who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For great trouble and anguish will be on the land, and wrath and retribution on this people [Israel].

ASV: Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people.

BSB: How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.

DARBY: But woe to them that are with child and to them who give suck in those days, for there shall be great distress upon the land and wrath upon this people.

DRA: But woe to them that are with child, and give suck in those days; for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

KJV: But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

Luke 21:24

AMP: And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all nations; and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (completed). [Is 63:18; Dan 8:13]

ASV: And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led captive into all the nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

BSB: They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

DARBY: And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and be led captive into all the nations; and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of [the] nations until [the] times of [the] nations be fulfilled.

DRA: And they shall fall by the edge of the sword; and shall be led away captives into all nations; and Jerusalem shall be trodden down by the Gentiles; till the times of the nations be fulfilled.

KJV: And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

Luke 21:25

AMP: “There will be signs (attesting miracles) in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth [there will be] distress and anguish among nations, in perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea and the waves, [Is 13:10; Joel 2:10; Zeph 1:15]

ASV: And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the billows;

BSB: There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves.

DARBY: And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity [at] the roar of the sea and rolling waves,

DRA: And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, by reason of the confusion of the roaring of the sea and of the waves;

KJV: And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

Luke 21:26

AMP: people fainting from fear and expectation of the [dreadful] things coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will be shaken.

ASV: men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.

BSB: Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

DARBY: men ready to die through fear and expectation of what is coming on the habitable earth, for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.

DRA: Men withering away for fear, and expectation of what shall come upon the whole world. For the powers of heaven shall be moved;

KJV: Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

Luke 21:27

AMP: Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with [transcendent, overwhelming] power [subduing the nations] and with great glory. [Dan 7:13, 14]

ASV: And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

BSB: At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

DARBY: And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

DRA: And then they shall see the Son of man coming in a cloud, with great power and majesty.

KJV: And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Luke 21:28

AMP: Now when these things begin to occur, stand tall and lift up your heads [in joy], because [suffering ends as] your redemption is drawing near.”

ASV: But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh.

BSB: When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”

DARBY: But when these things begin to come to pass, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws nigh.

DRA: But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads, because your redemption is at hand.

KJV: And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

Luke 21:29

AMP: Then He told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees; [Matt 24:32, 33; Mark 13:28, 29]

ASV: And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees:

BSB: Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.

DARBY: And he spoke a parable to them: Behold the fig-tree and all the trees;

DRA: And he spoke to them in a similitude. See the fig tree, and all the trees:

KJV: And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

Luke 21:30

AMP: as soon as they put out leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is near.

ASV: when they now shoot forth, ye see it and know of your own selves that the summer is now nigh.

BSB: When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.

DARBY: when they already sprout, ye know of your own selves, [on] looking [at them], that already the summer is near.

DRA: When they now shoot forth their fruit, you know that summer is nigh;

KJV: When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

Luke 21:31

AMP: So you too, when you see these things happening, know [without any doubt] that the kingdom of God is near.

ASV: Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.

BSB: So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

DARBY: So also *ye*, when ye see these things take place, know that the kingdom of God is near.

DRA: So you also, when you shall see these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is at hand.

KJV: So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

Luke 21:32

AMP: I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this generation [those living at that definite period of time preceding the second coming] will not pass away until everything takes place.

ASV: Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all things be accomplished.

BSB: Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.

DARBY: Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall in no wise pass away until all come to pass.

DRA: Amen, I say to you, this generation shall not pass away, till all things be fulfilled.

KJV: Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

Luke 21:33

AMP: Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

ASV: Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

BSB: Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

DARBY: The heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words shall in no wise pass away.

DRA: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

KJV: Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

Luke 21:34

AMP: “But be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life, and then that day [when the Messiah returns] will not come on you suddenly like a trap;

ASV: But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare:

BSB: But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life — and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.

DARBY: But take heed to yourselves lest possibly your hearts be laden with surfeiting and drinking and cares of life, and that day come upon you suddenly unawares;

DRA: And take heed to yourselves, lest perhaps your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, and the cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly.

KJV: And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Luke 21:35

AMP: for it will come upon all those who live on the face of all the earth.

ASV: for [so] shall it come upon all them that dwell on the face of all the earth.

BSB: For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.

DARBY: for as a snare shall it come upon all them that dwell upon the face of the whole earth.

DRA: For as a snare shall it come upon all that sit upon the face of the whole earth.

KJV: For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

Luke 21:36

AMP: But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].”

ASV: But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

BSB: So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

DARBY: Watch therefore, praying at every season, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things which are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

DRA: Watch ye, therefore, praying at all times, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are to come, and to stand before the Son of man.

KJV: Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Luke 21:37

AMP: Now in the daytime Jesus was teaching in [the porches and courts of] the temple, but at night He would go out and spend the night on the mount that is called Olivet.

ASV: And every day he was teaching in the temple; and every night he went out, and lodged in the mount that is called Olivet.

BSB: Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.

DARBY: And by day he was teaching in the temple, and by night, going out, he remained abroad on the mountain called [the mount] of Olives;

DRA: And in the daytime, he was teaching in the temple; but at night, going out, he abode in the mount that is called Olivet.

KJV: And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

Luke 21:38

AMP: And early in the morning all the people would come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.

ASV: And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.

BSB: And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.

DARBY: and all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.

DRA: And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.

KJV: And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

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