The Poor Widow’s Offering (Mark 12:41–44)
1 CPDV And looking around, he saw the wealthy putting their donations into the offertory. BSB BSB: Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,
2 CPDV Then he also saw a certain widow, a pauper, putting in two small brass coins. BSB BSB: and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.
3 CPDV And he said: “Truly, I say to you, that this poor widow has put in more than all the others. BSB BSB: “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
4 CPDV 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.” BSB BSB: For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”
Temple Destruction and Other Signs (Matthew 24:1–8; Mark 13:1–8)
5 CPDV And when some of them were saying, about the temple, that it was adorned with excellent stones and gifts, he said, BSB BSB: As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,
7 CPDV Then they questioned him, saying: “Teacher, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when these things will happen?” BSB BSB: “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
8 CPDV 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. BSB 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.
9 CPDV 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.” BSB BSB: When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
Witnessing to All Nations (Matthew 24:9–14; Mark 13:9–13)
10 CPDV Then he said to them: “People will rise up against people, and kingdom against kingdom. BSB BSB: Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11 CPDV And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and pestilences, and famines, and terrors from heaven; and there will be great signs. BSB BSB: There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
12 CPDV 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. BSB 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.
13 CPDV And this will be an opportunity for you to give testimony. BSB BSB: This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses.
14 CPDV Therefore, set this in your hearts: that you should not consider in advance how you might respond. BSB BSB: So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.
15 CPDV For I will give to you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries will not be able to resist or contradict. BSB BSB: For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
16 CPDV 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. BSB BSB: You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death.
17 CPDV And you will be hated by all because of my name. BSB BSB: And you will be hated by everyone because of My name.
18 CPDV And yet, not a hair of your head will perish. BSB BSB: Yet not even a hair of your head will perish.
19 CPDV By your patience, you shall possess your souls. BSB BSB: By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
The Destruction of Jerusalem (Matthew 24:15–25; Mark 13:14–23)
21 CPDV 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. BSB 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.
22 CPDV For these are the days of retribution, so that all things may be fulfilled, which have been written. BSB BSB: For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.
23 CPDV 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. BSB 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.
The Return of the Son of Man (Matthew 24:26–31; Mark 13:24–27)
25 CPDV 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: BSB 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.
26 CPDV 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. BSB BSB: Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
27 CPDV And then they will see the Son of man coming on a cloud, with great power and majesty. BSB BSB: At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28 CPDV But when these things begin to happen, lift up your heads and look around you, because your redemption draws near.” BSB BSB: When these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
The Lesson of the Fig Tree (Matthew 24:32–35; Mark 13:28–31)
29 CPDV And he told them a comparison: “Take notice of the fig tree and of all the trees. BSB BSB: Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
30 CPDV When presently they produce fruit from themselves, you know that summer is near. BSB BSB: When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
31 CPDV So you also, when you will have seen these things happen, know that the kingdom of God is near. BSB BSB: So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 CPDV Amen I say to you, this lineage shall not pass away, until all these things happen. BSB BSB: Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
33 CPDV Heaven and earth shall pass away. But my words shall not pass away. BSB BSB: Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Be Watchful for the Day 34 CPDV 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. BSB 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.
35 CPDV For like a snare it will overwhelm all those who sit upon the face of the entire earth. BSB BSB: For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.
36 CPDV 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.” BSB 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.”
37 CPDV 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. BSB BSB: Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.
38 CPDV And all the people arrived in the morning to listen to him in the temple. BSB BSB: And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.