Luke 21:5 cpdv — And when some of them were saying, about the temple, that it was adorned with excellent stones and gifts, he said,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when some of them were saying, about the temple, that it was adorned with excellent stones and gifts, he said, "

— Luke 21:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 21 — Context

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Then he also saw a certain widow, a pauper, putting in two small brass coins.

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And he said: “Truly, I say to you, that this poor widow has put in more than all the others.

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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.”

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And when some of them were saying, about the temple, that it was adorned with excellent stones and gifts, he said,

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“These things that you see, the days will arrive when there will not be left behind stone upon stone, which is not thrown down.”

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Then they questioned him, saying: “Teacher, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when these things will happen?”

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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.

Luke 21:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:5 say?
Luke 21:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when some of them were saying, about the temple, that it was adorned with excellent stones and gifts, he said, ”
Where is Luke 21:5 in the Bible?
Luke 21:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, verse 5.
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 21:5.
What translation should I read Luke 21:5 in?
Luke 21:5 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 21:5?
Luke 21:5 reads (CPDV): “And when some of them were saying, about the temple, that it was adorned with excellent stones and gifts, he said, ” 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.
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