The Poor Widow’s Offering (Mark 12:41–44)
1 ULT And having looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. BSB BSB: Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,
2 ULT And he saw a certain poor widow putting two lepta there. BSB BSB: and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.
3 ULT And he said,“Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all. BSB BSB: “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
4 ULT For all these put in the gifts from the things abounding to them. But she, from her poverty, put in all the life that she had.” 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 ULT And{ as} some were speaking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and offerings, 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 ULT So they questioned him, saying,“Teacher, when therefore will these things be? And what{ will be} the sign when these things are about to 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 ULT Then he said,“Be careful that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying,‘I am he,’ and,‘The time has come near.’ Do not 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 ULT But when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be terrified, for it is necessary for these things to happen first, but not immediately the end.” 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 ULT Then he said to them,“Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. BSB BSB: Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11 ULT There will be both great earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places. There will be both terrifying events and great signs from heaven. BSB BSB: There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
12 ULT But before all of these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute{ you}, handing{ you} over to the synagogues and prisons, bringing{ you} before kings and governors for the sake 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 ULT It will turn out for you for a testimony. BSB BSB: This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses.
14 ULT But put in your hearts not to prepare to be defended, BSB BSB: So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves.
15 ULT for I will give to you a mouth and wisdom that all the ones opposing you 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 ULT But you will be handed over even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and they will put to death 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 ULT 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 ULT And a hair of your head will not at all perish. BSB BSB: Yet not even a hair of your head will perish.
19 ULT By your endurance, you will gain 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 ULT Then let the ones in Judea flee to the mountains, and let the ones in the midst of it leave, and let the ones in the fields 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 ULT For these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all the things that have been written. BSB BSB: For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.
23 ULT But woe to the ones having in the womb and to the ones nursing in those days! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath to 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 ULT And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and distress of nations on the earth in perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. 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 ULT Men will be fainting from fear and expectation of the things coming upon the inhabited world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 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 ULT And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and much glory. BSB BSB: At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28 ULT But{ when} these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is coming 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 ULT And he spoke a parable to them:“Look at the fig tree and all the trees. BSB BSB: Then Jesus told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees.
30 ULT When they already sprout, seeing for yourselves you know that the summer is already near. BSB BSB: When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.
31 ULT Thus also you, when you see these things happening, 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 ULT Truly I say to you that this generation will certainly not pass away until they all happen. BSB BSB: Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
33 ULT The heaven and the earth will pass away, but my words will certainly not pass away. BSB BSB: Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Be Watchful for the Day 34 ULT But pay attention to yourselves, so that your hearts may not be burdened with hangover and drunkenness, and everyday worries, and that sudden day may come upon you 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 ULT like a trap, for it will come upon all the ones sitting on the face of the whole earth. BSB BSB: For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.
36 ULT But stay awake in every time, praying, so that you may be strong enough to escape all these things that are about to happen, 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 ULT And during the days, he was teaching in the temple, but during the nights, he went out{ and} lodged on the hill 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 ULT And all the people were getting up early to him to hear him in the temple. BSB BSB: And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.