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Contemporary English Version
Luke 21:5
Some people were talking about the beautiful stones used to build the temple and about the gifts that had been placed in it. Jesus said,
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Christian Standard Bible®
As some were talking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,
As some were talking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,
King James Version (1611)
And as some spake of the Temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said,
And as some spake of the Temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said,
King James Version
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
English Standard Version
And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
New American Standard Bible
And while some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and vowed gifts, He said,
And while some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and vowed gifts, He said,
New Century Version
Some people were talking about the Temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts offered to God. But Jesus said,
Some people were talking about the Temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts offered to God. But Jesus said,
Amplified Bible
As some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and consecrated offerings [of magnificent gifts of gold which were displayed on the walls and hung in the porticoes], He said,
As some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and consecrated offerings [of magnificent gifts of gold which were displayed on the walls and hung in the porticoes], He said,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
And while some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, He said,
And while some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, He said,
Legacy Standard Bible
And while some were talking about the temple, that it had been adorned with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said,
And while some were talking about the temple, that it had been adorned with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said,
Berean Standard Bible
As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,
As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,
Complete Jewish Bible
As some people were remarking about the Temple, how beautiful its stonework and memorial decorations were, he said,
As some people were remarking about the Temple, how beautiful its stonework and memorial decorations were, he said,
Darby Translation
And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and consecrated offerings, he said,
And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and consecrated offerings, he said,
Easy-to-Read Version
Some of the followers were talking about the Temple. They said, "This is a beautiful Temple, built with the best stones. Look at the many good gifts that have been offered to God."
Some of the followers were talking about the Temple. They said, "This is a beautiful Temple, built with the best stones. Look at the many good gifts that have been offered to God."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Nowe as some spake of the Temple, how it was garnished with goodly stones, & with consecrate things, he sayd,
Nowe as some spake of the Temple, how it was garnished with goodly stones, & with consecrate things, he sayd,
George Lamsa Translation
While some men were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and gift offerings, Jesus said to them,
While some men were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and gift offerings, Jesus said to them,
Good News Translation
Some of the disciples were talking about the Temple, how beautiful it looked with its fine stones and the gifts offered to God. Jesus said,
Some of the disciples were talking about the Temple, how beautiful it looked with its fine stones and the gifts offered to God. Jesus said,
Lexham English Bible
And while some were speaking about the temple, that it was adorned with precious stones and votive offerings, he said,
And while some were speaking about the temple, that it was adorned with precious stones and votive offerings, he said,
Literal Translation
And as some were speaking about the temple, that it had been adorned with beautiful stones and gifts, He said,
And as some were speaking about the temple, that it had been adorned with beautiful stones and gifts, He said,
American Standard Version
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
Bible in Basic English
And some were talking about the Temple, how it was made fair with beautiful stones and with offerings, but he said,
And some were talking about the Temple, how it was made fair with beautiful stones and with offerings, but he said,
Hebrew Names Version
As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
International Standard Version
Now while some people were talking about the temple - how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God - he said,Matthew 24:1; Mark 13:1;">[xr]
Now while some people were talking about the temple - how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God - he said,Matthew 24:1; Mark 13:1;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
AND as some spake of the temple, (with) what beautiful stones and gifts it was adorned, Jeshu said to them,
AND as some spake of the temple, (with) what beautiful stones and gifts it was adorned, Jeshu said to them,
Murdock Translation
And when some spoke of the temple, as adorned with goodly stones and oblations, Jesus said to them:
And when some spoke of the temple, as adorned with goodly stones and oblations, Jesus said to them:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And vnto some, that spake of the temple, howe it was garnisshed with goodlie stones and gyftes, he sayde.
And vnto some, that spake of the temple, howe it was garnisshed with goodlie stones and gyftes, he sayde.
English Revised Version
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
World English Bible
As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And as some spake of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts,
And as some spake of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts,
Weymouth's New Testament
When some were remarking about the Temple, how it was embellished with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said,
When some were remarking about the Temple, how it was embellished with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne sum men seiden of the temple, that it was apparailid with gode stoonus and yiftis,
And whanne sum men seiden of the temple, that it was apparailid with gode stoonus and yiftis,
Update Bible Version
And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
Webster's Bible Translation
And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said,
And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said,
New English Translation
Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said,
Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said,
New King James Version
Matthew 24:1,2; Mark 13:1,2">[xr] Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,
Matthew 24:1,2; Mark 13:1,2">[xr] Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,
New Living Translation
Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said,
Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said,
New Life Bible
Some people were talking about the house of God. They were saying that the stones were beautiful and that many gifts had been given. Jesus said,
Some people were talking about the house of God. They were saying that the stones were beautiful and that many gifts had been given. Jesus said,
New Revised Standard
When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,
When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, certain saying, of the temple - With beautiful stones and offerings, hath it been adorned! he said -
And, certain saying, of the temple - With beautiful stones and offerings, hath it been adorned! he said -
Douay-Rheims Bible
And some saying of the temple that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said:
And some saying of the temple that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said:
Revised Standard Version
And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
As some spake of the teple how it was garnesshed with goodly stones and iewels he sayde.
As some spake of the teple how it was garnesshed with goodly stones and iewels he sayde.
Young's Literal Translation
And certain saying about the temple, that with goodly stones and devoted things it hath been adorned, he said,
And certain saying about the temple, that with goodly stones and devoted things it hath been adorned, he said,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And wha some spake of the temple, that it was garnished with goodly stones and Iewels, he saide:
And wha some spake of the temple, that it was garnished with goodly stones and Iewels, he saide:
Mace New Testament (1729)
Some having said of the temple, that the stone-work was fine, and the furniture magnificent:
Some having said of the temple, that the stone-work was fine, and the furniture magnificent:
THE MESSAGE
One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendor of its stonework and memorial gifts. Jesus said, "All this you're admiring so much—the time is coming when every stone in that building will end up in a heap of rubble."
One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendor of its stonework and memorial gifts. Jesus said, "All this you're admiring so much—the time is coming when every stone in that building will end up in a heap of rubble."
Simplified Cowboy Version
Some of the twelve cowboys began pointing out the magnificent stonework in the main church walls. Jesus saw their wonder and he said,
Some of the twelve cowboys began pointing out the magnificent stonework in the main church walls. Jesus saw their wonder and he said,
Contextual Overview
5 Some people were talking about the beautiful stones used to build the temple and about the gifts that had been placed in it. Jesus said, 6 "Do you see these stones? The time is coming when not one of them will be left in place. They will all be knocked down." 7 Some people asked, "Teacher, when will all this happen? How can we know when these things are about to take place?" 8 Jesus replied: Don't be fooled by those who will come and claim to be me. They will say, "I am Christ!" and "Now is the time!" But don't follow them. 9 When you hear about wars and riots, don't be afraid. These things will have to happen first, but that isn't the end. 10 Nations will go to war against one another, and kingdoms will attack each other. 11 There will be great earthquakes, and in many places people will starve to death and suffer terrible diseases. All sorts of frightening things will be seen in the sky. 12 Before all this happens, you will be arrested and punished. You will be tried in your meeting places and put in jail. Because of me you will be placed on trial before kings and governors. 13 But this will be your chance to tell about your faith. 14 Don't worry about what you will say to defend yourselves.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
as: Matthew 24:1, Matthew 24:2, Mark 13:1, Mark 13:2, John 2:20
Reciprocal: Leviticus 26:31 - and bring 2 Kings 12:12 - masons 2 Kings 25:9 - he burnt 1 Chronicles 22:5 - exceeding Psalms 96:9 - in the beauty of holiness Lamentations 4:1 - the stones Daniel 8:11 - and the place Haggai 2:3 - glory Zechariah 11:10 - Beauty Luke 13:35 - your John 4:21 - when
Cross-References
Genesis 17:1
Abram was ninety-nine years old when the Lord appeared to him again and said, "I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,
Abram was ninety-nine years old when the Lord appeared to him again and said, "I am God All-Powerful. If you obey me and always do right,
Genesis 17:17
Abraham bowed with his face to the ground and thought, "I am almost a hundred years old. How can I become a father? And Sarah is ninety. How can she have a child?" So he started laughing.
Abraham bowed with his face to the ground and thought, "I am almost a hundred years old. How can I become a father? And Sarah is ninety. How can she have a child?" So he started laughing.
Romans 4:19
Abraham's faith never became weak, not even when he was nearly a hundred years old. He knew that he was almost dead and that his wife Sarah could not have children.
Abraham's faith never became weak, not even when he was nearly a hundred years old. He knew that he was almost dead and that his wife Sarah could not have children.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And as some spake of the temple,.... These were the disciples; Mark says, one of them; but it seems there were more than one; one might begin the discourse, and others join him:
how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts;
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he said; what follows. This was as he went out of the temple.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Goodly stones - Beautiful stones. Either referring to the large, square, and well-finished stones of which the eastern wall was built, or to the precious stones which might have been used in decorating the temple itself. See the notes at Mark 13:1.
Gifts - This word properly denotes anything devoted or dedicated to God. Anciently warriors dedicated to their gods the spoils of war - the shields, and helmets, and armor, and garments of those slain in battle. These were suspended in the temples. It would seem that something of this kind had occurred in the temple of Jerusalem, and that the people, to express their gratitude to God, had suspended on the pillars and perches of the temple gifts and offerings. Josephus mentions particularly a golden “vine” with which Herod the Great had adorned the columns of the temple (“Antiq.” xiii. 8). See also 2 Macc. 5:16; 9:16.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 21:5. Goodly stones — Or, costly stones. It has been thought by some that this relates not so much to the stones of which the temple was built, as to the precious stones with which it was decorated. For an account of the stones of the temple, Mark 13:1; Mark 13:1.
And gifts — Or, consecrated things, αναθημασι. αναθημα properly signifies a thing consecrated to sacred uses: αναθεμα signifies a thing devoted to a curse, or to destruction. They both come from the same root, ανατιθημι, I lay up, separate; and though two meanings cannot be more opposite than those assigned to these words, yet in the words themselves a short vowel (ε) in the place of a long one (η) makes all the difference between blessing and cursing.
