Temple Destruction and Other Signs (Matthew 24:1–8; Luke 21:5–9)
2 UEB He said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another which will not be torn down." BSB BSB: “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”
3 UEB As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, BSB BSB: While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,
4 UEB "Tell us, when will these things happen? What will be the sign when all these things are about to happen?" BSB BSB: “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”
5 UEB Jesus began to say to them, "Be careful that no one leads you astray. BSB BSB: Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.
6 UEB Many will come in my name and say, 'I am he,' and they will lead many astray. BSB BSB: Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many.
7 UEB When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not worry; these things must happen, but the end is not yet. BSB BSB: When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.
8 UEB For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many places, and famines. These are the beginnings of birth pains. BSB BSB: Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
Witnessing to All Nations (Matthew 24:9–14; Luke 21:10–19)
9 UEB Be on your guard. They will deliver you up to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues. You will stand before both governors and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them. BSB BSB: So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them.
10 UEB But the gospel must first be proclaimed to all the nations. BSB BSB: And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all the nations.
11 UEB When they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry about what you should say. For in that hour, what you should say will be given to you; it will not be you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. BSB BSB: But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
12 UEB Brother will deliver up brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise up against their parents and cause them to be put to death. BSB BSB: Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.
13 UEB You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But whoever endures to the end, that person will be saved. BSB BSB: You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
The Abomination of Desolation (Matthew 24:15–25; Luke 21:20–24)
14 UEB When you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be standing (let the reader understand), let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, BSB BSB: So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
15 UEB let him who is on the housetop not go down into the house or take anything out of it, BSB BSB: Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house.
16 UEB and let him who is in the field not return to take his cloak. BSB BSB: And let no one in the field return for his cloak.
17 UEB But woe to those who are with child and to those who are nursing infants in those days! BSB BSB: How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers!
18 UEB Pray that it might not occur in the winter. BSB BSB: Pray that this will not occur in the winter.
19 UEB For there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning, when God created the world, until now, no, nor ever will be again. BSB BSB: For those will be days of tribulation unseen from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again.
20 UEB Unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those whom he chose, he cut short the days. BSB BSB: If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short.
21 UEB Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'Look, there he is!' do not believe it. BSB BSB: At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.
22 UEB For false Christs and false prophets will appear and will give signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect. BSB BSB: For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
23 UEB Be on guard! I have told you all these things ahead of time. BSB BSB: So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.
The Return of the Son of Man (Matthew 24:26–31; Luke 21:25–28)
24 UEB But after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, BSB BSB: But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;
25 UEB the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken. BSB BSB: the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’
26 UEB Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. BSB BSB: At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
27 UEB Then he will send his angels and he will gather together his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the sky. BSB BSB: And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
The Lesson of the Fig Tree (Matthew 24:32–35; Luke 21:29–33)
28 UEB Learn a lesson from the fig tree. As soon as the branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. BSB BSB: Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
29 UEB So also, when you see these things happening, you know that he is near, close to the gates. BSB BSB: So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.
30 UEB Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all of these things occur. BSB BSB: Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
31 UEB Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. BSB BSB: Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Readiness at Any Hour (Matthew 24:36–51; Luke 12:35–48)
33 UEB Be alert! Watch, because you do not know what time it is. BSB BSB: Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.
34 UEB It is like a man who goes on a journey—he leaves his house and puts his servants in charge of the house, each one with his work, and he commands the watchman to stay awake. BSB BSB: It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.
35 UEB Therefore stay alert, because you do not know when the master of the house will come home; it could be in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. BSB BSB: Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning.
36 UEB If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. BSB BSB: Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping.
37 UEB What I say to you I say to everyone: Watch!" BSB BSB: And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”