Luke 21:2

Luke 21:1 bbe — And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box.

Bible in Basic English

"And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box."

— Luke 21:1, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 21:1 in Other Translations

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“And looking on, he saw the rich men cast their gifts into the treasury.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
KJVA
“And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.”
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Luke 21 — Context

And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box.

And he saw a certain poor widow putting in a farthing.

And he said, Truly I say to you, This poor widow has given more than all of them:

For they gave out of their wealth, having more than enough for themselves: but she, even out of her need, has put in all her living.

Luke 21:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:1 say?

Luke 21:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box.”

Where is Luke 21:1 in the Bible?

Luke 21:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, verse 1.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 21:1.

What translation should I read Luke 21:1 in?

Luke 21:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 21:1?

Luke 21:1 reads (BBE): “And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Luke 21:1 bbe — And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box.

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