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Luke 21:5
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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Christian Standard Bible®
As some were talking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,
As some were talking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,
King James Version (1611)
And as some spake of the Temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said,
And as some spake of the Temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said,
King James Version
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
English Standard Version
And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
New American Standard Bible
And while some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and vowed gifts, He said,
And while some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and vowed gifts, He said,
Amplified Bible
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,
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,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And while some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, He said,
And while some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, He said,
Legacy Standard Bible
And while some were talking about the temple, that it had been adorned with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said,
And while some were talking about the temple, that it had been adorned with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said,
Berean Standard Bible
As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,
As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,
Contemporary English Version
Some people were talking about the beautiful stones used to build the temple and about the gifts that had been placed in it. Jesus said,
Some people were talking about the beautiful stones used to build the temple and about the gifts that had been placed in it. Jesus said,
Complete Jewish Bible
As some people were remarking about the Temple, how beautiful its stonework and memorial decorations were, he said,
As some people were remarking about the Temple, how beautiful its stonework and memorial decorations were, he said,
Darby Translation
And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and consecrated offerings, he said,
And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and consecrated offerings, he said,
Easy-to-Read Version
Some of the followers were talking about the Temple. They said, "This is a beautiful Temple, built with the best stones. Look at the many good gifts that have been offered to God."
Some of the followers were talking about the Temple. They said, "This is a beautiful Temple, built with the best stones. Look at the many good gifts that have been offered to God."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Nowe as some spake of the Temple, how it was garnished with goodly stones, & with consecrate things, he sayd,
Nowe as some spake of the Temple, how it was garnished with goodly stones, & with consecrate things, he sayd,
George Lamsa Translation
While some men were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and gift offerings, Jesus said to them,
While some men were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and gift offerings, Jesus said to them,
Good News Translation
Some of the disciples were talking about the Temple, how beautiful it looked with its fine stones and the gifts offered to God. Jesus said,
Some of the disciples were talking about the Temple, how beautiful it looked with its fine stones and the gifts offered to God. Jesus said,
Lexham English Bible
And while some were speaking about the temple, that it was adorned with precious stones and votive offerings, he said,
And while some were speaking about the temple, that it was adorned with precious stones and votive offerings, he said,
Literal Translation
And as some were speaking about the temple, that it had been adorned with beautiful stones and gifts, He said,
And as some were speaking about the temple, that it had been adorned with beautiful stones and gifts, He said,
American Standard Version
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
Bible in Basic English
And some were talking about the Temple, how it was made fair with beautiful stones and with offerings, but he said,
And some were talking about the Temple, how it was made fair with beautiful stones and with offerings, but he said,
Hebrew Names Version
As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
International Standard Version
Now while some people were talking about the temple - how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God - he said,Matthew 24:1; Mark 13:1;">[xr]
Now while some people were talking about the temple - how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God - he said,Matthew 24:1; Mark 13:1;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
AND as some spake of the temple, (with) what beautiful stones and gifts it was adorned, Jeshu said to them,
AND as some spake of the temple, (with) what beautiful stones and gifts it was adorned, Jeshu said to them,
Murdock Translation
And when some spoke of the temple, as adorned with goodly stones and oblations, Jesus said to them:
And when some spoke of the temple, as adorned with goodly stones and oblations, Jesus said to them:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And vnto some, that spake of the temple, howe it was garnisshed with goodlie stones and gyftes, he sayde.
And vnto some, that spake of the temple, howe it was garnisshed with goodlie stones and gyftes, he sayde.
English Revised Version
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
World English Bible
As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And as some spake of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts,
And as some spake of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts,
Weymouth's New Testament
When some were remarking about the Temple, how it was embellished with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said,
When some were remarking about the Temple, how it was embellished with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne sum men seiden of the temple, that it was apparailid with gode stoonus and yiftis,
And whanne sum men seiden of the temple, that it was apparailid with gode stoonus and yiftis,
Update Bible Version
And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
Webster's Bible Translation
And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said,
And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said,
New English Translation
Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said,
Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said,
New King James Version
Matthew 24:1,2; Mark 13:1,2">[xr] Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,
Matthew 24:1,2; Mark 13:1,2">[xr] Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,
New Living Translation
Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said,
Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said,
New Life Bible
Some people were talking about the house of God. They were saying that the stones were beautiful and that many gifts had been given. Jesus said,
Some people were talking about the house of God. They were saying that the stones were beautiful and that many gifts had been given. Jesus said,
New Revised Standard
When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,
When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, certain saying, of the temple - With beautiful stones and offerings, hath it been adorned! he said -
And, certain saying, of the temple - With beautiful stones and offerings, hath it been adorned! he said -
Douay-Rheims Bible
And some saying of the temple that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said:
And some saying of the temple that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said:
Revised Standard Version
And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
As some spake of the teple how it was garnesshed with goodly stones and iewels he sayde.
As some spake of the teple how it was garnesshed with goodly stones and iewels he sayde.
Young's Literal Translation
And certain saying about the temple, that with goodly stones and devoted things it hath been adorned, he said,
And certain saying about the temple, that with goodly stones and devoted things it hath been adorned, he said,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And wha some spake of the temple, that it was garnished with goodly stones and Iewels, he saide:
And wha some spake of the temple, that it was garnished with goodly stones and Iewels, he saide:
Mace New Testament (1729)
Some having said of the temple, that the stone-work was fine, and the furniture magnificent:
Some having said of the temple, that the stone-work was fine, and the furniture magnificent:
THE MESSAGE
One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendor of its stonework and memorial gifts. Jesus said, "All this you're admiring so much—the time is coming when every stone in that building will end up in a heap of rubble."
One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendor of its stonework and memorial gifts. Jesus said, "All this you're admiring so much—the time is coming when every stone in that building will end up in a heap of rubble."
Simplified Cowboy Version
Some of the twelve cowboys began pointing out the magnificent stonework in the main church walls. Jesus saw their wonder and he said,
Some of the twelve cowboys began pointing out the magnificent stonework in the main church walls. Jesus saw their wonder and he said,
Contextual Overview
5 Some people were talking about the Temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts offered to God. But Jesus said, 6 "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." 7 They asked Jesus, "Teacher, when will these things happen? What will be the sign that they are about to take place?" 8 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. 9 When you hear about wars and riots, don't be afraid, because these things must happen first, but the end will come later." 10 Then he said to them, "Nations will fight against other nations, and kingdoms against other kingdoms. 11 In various places there will be great earthquakes, sicknesses, and a lack of food. Fearful events and great signs will come from heaven. 12 "But before all these things happen, people will arrest you and treat you cruelly. They will judge you in their synagogues and put you in jail and force you to stand before kings and governors, because you follow me. 13 But this will give you an opportunity to tell about me. 14 Make up your minds not to worry ahead of time about what you will say.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
as: Matthew 24:1, Matthew 24:2, Mark 13:1, Mark 13:2, John 2:20
Reciprocal: Leviticus 26:31 - and bring 2 Kings 12:12 - masons 2 Kings 25:9 - he burnt 1 Chronicles 22:5 - exceeding Psalms 96:9 - in the beauty of holiness Lamentations 4:1 - the stones Daniel 8:11 - and the place Haggai 2:3 - glory Zechariah 11:10 - Beauty Luke 13:35 - your John 4:21 - when
Cross-References
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty. Obey me and do what is right.
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty. Obey me and do what is right.
Genesis 17:17
Abraham bowed facedown on the ground and laughed. He said to himself, "Can a man have a child when he is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth to a child when she is ninety?"
Abraham bowed facedown on the ground and laughed. He said to himself, "Can a man have a child when he is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth to a child when she is ninety?"
Romans 4:19
Abraham was almost a hundred years old, much past the age for having children, and Sarah could not have children. Abraham thought about all this, but his faith in God did not become weak.
Abraham was almost a hundred years old, much past the age for having children, and Sarah could not have children. Abraham thought about all this, but his faith in God did not become weak.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And as some spake of the temple,.... These were the disciples; Mark says, one of them; but it seems there were more than one; one might begin the discourse, and others join him:
how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts;
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he said; what follows. This was as he went out of the temple.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Goodly stones - Beautiful stones. Either referring to the large, square, and well-finished stones of which the eastern wall was built, or to the precious stones which might have been used in decorating the temple itself. See the notes at Mark 13:1.
Gifts - This word properly denotes anything devoted or dedicated to God. Anciently warriors dedicated to their gods the spoils of war - the shields, and helmets, and armor, and garments of those slain in battle. These were suspended in the temples. It would seem that something of this kind had occurred in the temple of Jerusalem, and that the people, to express their gratitude to God, had suspended on the pillars and perches of the temple gifts and offerings. Josephus mentions particularly a golden “vine” with which Herod the Great had adorned the columns of the temple (“Antiq.” xiii. 8). See also 2 Macc. 5:16; 9:16.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 21:5. Goodly stones — Or, costly stones. It has been thought by some that this relates not so much to the stones of which the temple was built, as to the precious stones with which it was decorated. For an account of the stones of the temple, Mark 13:1; Mark 13:1.
And gifts — Or, consecrated things, αναθημασι. αναθημα properly signifies a thing consecrated to sacred uses: αναθεμα signifies a thing devoted to a curse, or to destruction. They both come from the same root, ανατιθημι, I lay up, separate; and though two meanings cannot be more opposite than those assigned to these words, yet in the words themselves a short vowel (ε) in the place of a long one (η) makes all the difference between blessing and cursing.
