Luke 21:5 net — The Signs of the End of the Age Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones…

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"The Signs of the End of the Age Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said,"

— Luke 21:5, NET Bible

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Luke 21 — Context

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He also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.

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He said,“I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.

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For they all offered their gifts out of their wealth. But she, out of her poverty, put in everything she had to live on.”

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The Signs of the End of the Age Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said,

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“As for these things that you are gazing at, the days will come when not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!”

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So they asked him,“Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that these things are about to take place?”

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He said,“Watch out that you are not misled. For many will come in my name, saying,‘I am he,’ and,‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them!

Luke 21:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:5 say?
Luke 21:5 in the NET Bible reads: “The Signs of the End of the Age Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus 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 (NET): “The Signs of the End of the Age Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus 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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