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Luke 21

BSB·38 verses ·New Testament
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1Thenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Jesus looked up and saw theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → richπλουσίουςplousious — wealthy, rich, abounding in resourcesG4145 — Full Word Study → puttingβάλλονταςballontas — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → giftsδῶραdōra — A gift or offering; a presentG1435 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → treasuryγαζοφυλάκιονgazophylakion — Temple treasury or collection boxG1049 — Full Word Study →, 2andδέde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → He sawεἶδενeiden — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → aτιναtina — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → poorπενιχρὰνpenichran — destitute, extremely poorG3998 — Full Word Study → widowχήρανchēran — A woman whose husband has diedG5503 — Full Word Study → putβάλλουσανballousan — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → inἐκεῖekei — in that place, there, thitherG1563 — Full Word Study → twoδύοdyo — the number two; a pairG1417 — Full Word Study → small copper coinsλεπτὰlepta — a small copper coin; a miteG3016 — Full Word Study →. 3TrulyἈληθῶςAlēthōs — truly, in truth, genuinelyG230 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →,” He saidεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “thisαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → poorπτωχὴ»ptōchē — Poor, destitute, needy personG4434 — Full Word Study → widowχήραchēra — A woman whose husband has diedG5503 — Full Word Study → has put inἔβαλενebalen — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → moreπλεῖονpleion — greater, more, larger in quantity or qualityG4119 — Full Word Study → than all the others. 4Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → they allπάντεςpantes — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → contributedἔβαλονebalon — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → surplusπερισσεύοντοςperisseuontos — To abound, exceed, or have in abundanceG4052 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → sheαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → povertyὑστερήματοςhysterēmatos — lack, deficiency, shortage, wantG5303 — Full Word Study → has put inἔβαλενebalen — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → she hadεἶχενeichen — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → to live onβίονbion — Life, living, means of livelihoodG979 — Full Word Study →.” 5AsΚαίKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → some of the disciples were remarkingλεγόντωνlegontōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → howὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeἱεροῦhierou — The temple building or sanctuaryG2411 — Full Word Study → was adornedκεκόσμηταιkekosmētai — To arrange, adorn, or decorateG2885 — Full Word Study → with beautifulκαλοῖςkalois — good, beneficial, morally excellentG2570 — Full Word Study → stonesλίθοιςlithois — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → consecrated giftsἀναθήμασινanathēmasin — A votive offering; a dedicated gift to GodG334 — Full Word Study →, Jesus said, 6“As for what you see hereθεωρεῖτεtheōreite — To see, observe, or witness with understandingG2334 — Full Word Study →, the time will comeἐλεύσονταιeleusontai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → when not oneοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → stoneλίθοςlithos — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → will be leftἀφεθήσεταιaphethēsetai — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → another; every one will be thrown downκαταλυθήσεταιkatalythēsetai — to destroy, demolish, or lodge as a guestG2647 — Full Word Study →.” 7TeacherΔιδάσκαλεDidaskale — teacherG1320 — Full Word Study →,” they askedἘπηρώτησανEpērōtēsan — to ask, question, or inquireG1905 — Full Word Study →, “when will these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → happenἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →? Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → what will be theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → signσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → that theyταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → are aboutμέλλῃmellē — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → to take placeγίνεσθαιginesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →?” 8Jesus answered, “See to itΒλέπετεBlepete — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → that you are not deceivedπλανηθῆτεplanēthēte — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study →. Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → will comeἐλεύσονταιeleusontai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματίonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →, claimingλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, ‘IἘγώEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → am He,’ andκαίkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, ‘TheHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeκαιρὸςkairos — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study → is nearἤγγικενēngiken — to draw near, approach, come closeG1448 — Full Word Study →.’ Do not followπορευθῆτεporeuthēte — To go, travel, or journeyG4198 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 9Whenὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → you hear ofἀκούσητεakousēte — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → warsπολέμουςpolemous — warfare, battle, armed conflictG4171 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → rebellionsἀκαταστασίαςakatastasias — disorder, confusion, tumultG181 — Full Word Study →, do not be alarmedπτοηθῆτεptoēthēte — to frighten, terrify, or alarm suddenlyG4422 — Full Word Study →. These thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → happenγενέσθαιgenesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → firstπρῶτονprōton — first; before; at the beginningG4412 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → endτέλοςtelos — end, goal, completion, taxG5056 — Full Word Study → is not imminentεὐθέωςeutheōs — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study →.” 10ThenΤότεTote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → He toldἔλεγενelegen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, “Nationἔθνοςethnos — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → will riseἘγερθήσεταιEgerthēsetai — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → againstἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → nationἔθνοςethnos — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαbasileia — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → againstἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study →. 11There will beἔσονταιesontai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάλοιmegaloi — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → earthquakesσεισμοίseismoi — Earthquake; violent shaking of the earthG4578 — Full Word Study →, faminesλιμοὶ*limoi — hunger, famine, scarcity of foodG3042 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → pestilencesλοιμοὶ*loimoi — Pestilence, plague, or infectious diseaseG3061 — Full Word Study → in variousκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → placesτόπουςtopous — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study →, along withτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → fearful sightsφόβητράphobētra — A fearful or terrifying sight; something that causes fearG5400 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάλαmegala — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → signsσημεῖαsēmeia — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → from«ἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦ»ouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →. 12Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → beforeΠρὸPro — before (in time or place)G4253 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → this, they will seizeἐπιβαλοῦσινepibalousin — To lay upon; seize or grasp; throw or cast onG1911 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → persecute you. On account ofἕνεκενheneken — because of, for the sake of, on account ofG1752 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματόςonomatos — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → they will deliver youπαραδιδόντεςparadidontes — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → synagoguesσυναγωγὰςsynagōgas — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → prisonsφυλακάςphylakas — Prison, guard post, or watchful keepingG5438 — Full Word Study →, and they will bring you beforeἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → kingsβασιλεῖςbasileis — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → governorsἡγεμόναςhēgemonas — A ruler or governor; one who leadsG2232 — Full Word Study →. 13This will be your opportunityἀποβήσεταιapobēsetai — to turn out, result, happenG576 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → serve as witnessesμαρτύριονmartyrion — testimony, witness, evidence of truthG3142 — Full Word Study →. 14Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → make upθέτεthete — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → mindκαρδίαιςkardiais — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → to worry beforehandπρομελετᾶνpromeletan — to prepare or think beforehandG4304 — Full Word Study → how to defend yourselvesἀπολογηθῆναιapologēthēnai — To defend oneself; make a defense or apologyG626 — Full Word Study →. 15Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → will giveδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → speechστόμαstoma — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wisdomσοφίανsophian — Wisdom; divine insight and practical understandingG4678 — Full Word Study → thathē — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → none ofοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → your adversariesἀντικείμενοιantikeimenoi — to stand against; be opposed toG480 — Full Word Study → will be able toδυνήσονταιdynēsontai — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → resistἀντιστῆναιantistēnai — to resist, oppose, or stand againstG436 — Full Word Study → or contradictἀντειπεῖνanteipein — To contradict, dispute, or speak againstG483 — Full Word Study →. 16You will be betrayedΠαραδοθήσεσθεParadothēsesthe — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → parentsγονέωνgoneōn — parent, father or motherG1118 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφῶνadelphōn — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → relativesσυγγενῶνsyngenōn — blood relative, kinsman, family memberG4773 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → friendsφίλωνphilōn — friend; one who is lovedG5384 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → some of youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → will be put to deathθανατώσουσινthanatōsousin — to put to death; to kill or cause deathG2289 — Full Word Study →. 17Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you will beἔσεσθεesesthe — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → hatedμισούμενοιmisoumenoi — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → everyoneπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → because ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομάonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →. 18Yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → not evenμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → a hairθρὶξthrix — hair, individual strands or the whole of hairG2359 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → headκεφαλῆςkephalēs — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study → will perishἀπόληταιapolētai — to destroy, ruin, or cause to perishG622 — Full Word Study →. 19Byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → patient enduranceὑπομονῇhypomonē — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study → you will gainκτήσασθε*ktēsasthe — to acquire, obtain, or possessG2932 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → soulsψυχὰςpsychas — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study →. 20Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → whenὍτανHotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → you seeἴδητεidēte — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλήμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → surroundedκυκλουμένηνkykloumenēn — to surround, encircle, or come aroundG2944 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → armiesστρατοπέδωνstratopedōn — military camp or encampmentG4760 — Full Word Study →, you will knowγνῶτεgnōte — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → desolationἐρήμωσιςerēmōsis — Desolation, ruin, or devastationG2050 — Full Word Study → is nearἤγγικενēngiken — to draw near, approach, come closeG1448 — Full Word Study →. 21Thenτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → let those who are inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JudeaἸουδαίᾳIoudaia — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study → fleeφευγέτωσανpheugetōsan — To flee, escape, or run awayG5343 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mountainsὄρηorē — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study →, let thoseοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the city get outἐκχωρείτωσανekchōreitōsan — to depart or go out from a placeG1633 — Full Word Study →, and let thoseοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → countryχώραιςchōrais — land, country, region, territoryG5561 — Full Word Study → stay out ofεἰσερχέσθωσανeiserchesthōsan — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → the city. 22Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theseαὗταίhautai — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → areεἰσινeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the days of vengeanceἐκδικήσεωςekdikēseōs — Divine retribution; righteous vengeance or punishmentG1557 — Full Word Study →, to fulfillπλησθῆναιplēsthēnai — to fill, complete, accomplish fullyG4130 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → that is writtenγεγραμμέναgegrammena — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →. 23How miserableΟὐαὶOuai — Woe; an exclamation of lament or judgmentG3759 — Full Word Study → thoseἐκείναιςekeinais — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → days will be for pregnant andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nursing mothers! Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → there will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → distressἀνάγκηanankē — necessity, compulsion, constraintG318 — Full Word Study → uponἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → landγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wrathὀργὴorgē — Divine or human anger; wrathG3709 — Full Word Study → againstτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → peopleλαῷlaō — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →. 24They will fallπεσοῦνταιpesountai — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study → by the edge of the sword andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → be led captiveαἰχμαλωτισθήσονταιaichmalōtisthēsontai — to capture or take captive; to lead away as a prisonerG163 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνηethnē — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → JerusalemἸερουσαλὴμIerousalēm — Holy City of GodG2419 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → trodden downπατουμένηpatoumenē — to trample or tread downG3961 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → the Gentiles, untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → the times of the Gentiles are fulfilledπληρωθῶσινplērōthōsin — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study →. 25There will beἔσονταιesontai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → signsσημεῖαsēmeia — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the sun andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → moonσελήνῃselēnē — the moon, lunar bodyG4582 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → starsἄστροιςastrois — star; heavenly bodyG798 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → dismayσυνοχὴsynochē — severe distress or anguish of mindG4928 — Full Word Study → among the nationsἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →, bewilderedἀπορίᾳaporia — perplexity, bewilderment, being at a lossG640 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the roaring of the sea andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the surging of the waves. 26Menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → will faintἀποψυχόντωνapopsychontōn — to faint away, lose heart, fail in courageG674 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → fearφόβουphobou — Fear, terror, or reverent aweG5401 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → anxietyπροσδοκίαςprosdokias — Eager anticipation or expectant waitingG4329 — Full Word Study → over whatτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → is comingἐπερχομένωνeperchomenōn — to come upon; to arrive; to invadeG1904 — Full Word Study → upon theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthοἰκουμένῃoikoumenē — inhabited world; the earth as populated and orderedG3625 — Full Word Study →, forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → powersδυνάμειςdynameis — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavensοὐρανῶνouranōn — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → will be shakenσαλευθήσονταιsaleuthēsontai — To shake, agitate, or cause to trembleG4531 — Full Word Study →. 27At that timeτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → they will seeὄψονταιopsontai — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸνHuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → comingἐρχόμενονerchomenon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a cloudνεφέλῃnephelē — cloud; mass of vapor in the skyG3507 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμεωςdynameōs — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → greatπολλῆςpollēs — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →. 28Whenδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → these thingsτούτωνtoutōn — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → beginἀρχομένωνarchomenōn — to begin, to start, to rule overG756 — Full Word Study → to happenγίνεσθαιginesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →, stand upἀνακύψατεanakypsate — to straighten up, lift up one's headG352 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → lift upἐπάρατεeparate — to lift up, raise, or exaltG1869 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → headsκεφαλὰςkephalas — Head; chief; ruler; sourceG2776 — Full Word Study →, becauseδιότιdioti — because; for the reason thatG1360 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → redemptionἀπολύτρωσιςapolytrōsis — redemption, ransom, release through paymentG629 — Full Word Study → is drawing nearἐγγίζειengizei — to draw near, approach, come closeG1448 — Full Word Study →.” 29ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Jesus told themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → a parableπαραβολὴνparabolēn — a comparison or illustrative story with hidden meaningG3850 — Full Word Study →: “Look atἼδετεIdete — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fig treeσυκῆνsykēn — Fig tree; symbol of Israel's spiritual conditionG4808 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → treesδένδραdendra — a tree; woody plantG1186 — Full Word Study →. 30Whenὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → they sprout leavesπροβάλωσινprobalōsin — to put forth, thrust out, or proposeG4261 — Full Word Study →, you can seeβλέποντεςblepontes — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → forἀφ’aph’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → yourselvesἑαυτῶνheautōn — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → and know thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → summerθέροςtheros — summer seasonG2330 — Full Word Study → isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → nearἐγγὺςengys — Near, close at hand, at handG1451 — Full Word Study →. 31Soοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, whenὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → you seeἴδητεidēte — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → happeningγινόμεναginomena — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →, knowγινώσκετεginōskete — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαbasileia — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → nearἐγγύςengys — Near, close at hand, at handG1451 — Full Word Study →. 32Trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, thisαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → generationγενεὰgenea — A generation; an age or period of timeG1074 — Full Word Study → will not pass awayπαρέλθῃparelthē — to pass by, go past, or transgressG3928 — Full Word Study → untilἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → all these things have happenedγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →. 33Heavenοὐρανὸςouranos — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → earthγῆgē — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → will pass awayπαρελεύσονταιpareleusontai — to pass by, go past, or transgressG3928 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγοιlogoi — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → will never pass awayπαρελεύσονταιpareleusontai — to pass by, go past, or transgressG3928 — Full Word Study →. 34Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → watchΠροσέχετεProsechete — to pay attention to; watch out for; be on guardG4337 — Full Word Study → yourselvesἑαυτοῖςheautois — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study →, orμή‿mē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαιkardiai — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → will be weighed downβαρηθῶσινbarēthōsin — to burden, weigh down, oppressG916 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → dissipationκραιπάλῃkraipalē — Debauchery; excessive indulgence in eating, drinking, or sensual pleasureG2897 — Full Word Study →, drunkennessμέθῃmethē — drunkenness; intoxication from wineG3178 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the worries of lifeβιωτικαῖςbiōtikais — pertaining to earthly life or worldly affairsG982 — Full Word Study →andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thatἐκείνηekeinē — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → will springἐπιστῇepistē — to stand near; to approach; to be presentG2186 — Full Word Study → uponἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → suddenlyαἰφνίδιοςaiphnidios — sudden, unexpected, occurring without warningG160 — Full Word Study → likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a snareπαγίςpagis — snare, trap, or netG3803 — Full Word Study →. 35Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → it will comeἐπεισελεύσεταιepeiseleusetai — to come upon; to arrive; to invadeG1904 — Full Word Study → uponἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → allπάνταςpantas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dwellκαθημένουςkathēmenous — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → the faceπρόσωπονprosōpon — Face, presence, or outward appearanceG4383 — Full Word Study → of allπάσηςpasēs — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study →. 36So keep watchἀγρυπνεῖτεagrypneite — to remain awake, to be vigilantG69 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → timesκαιρῷkairō — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →, and pray thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → you may have the strengthκατισχύσητεkatischysēte — To prevail against, overcome, or gain mastery overG2729 — Full Word Study → to escapeἐκφυγεῖνekphygein — to escape or flee awayG1628 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → thatτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → is aboutμέλλονταmellonta — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → to happenγίνεσθαιginesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to standσταθῆναιstathēnai — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → beforeἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →.” 37Every dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → Jesus taughtδιδάσκωνdidaskōn — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeἱερῷhierō — The temple building or sanctuaryG2411 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → every eveningνύκταςnyktas — The period of darkness; nightG3571 — Full Word Study → He went outἐξερχόμενοςexerchomenos — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → to spend the nightηὐλίζετοēulizeto — to lodge or spend the nightG835 — Full Word Study → onεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Mountὄροςoros — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study → ofκαλούμενονkaloumenon — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → OlivesἘλαιῶνElaiōn — olive treeG1636 — Full Word Study →. 38Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → early in the morningὤρθριζενōrthrizen — to rise early in the morning; to arrive at dawnG3719 — Full Word Study → allπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → people would come to hearἀκούεινakouein — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeἱερῷhierō — The temple building or sanctuaryG2411 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Luke 21
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Luke 21 presents Jesus' most extensive teaching on the future, delivered in the temple just days before His crucifixion. The chapter opens with a profound lesson on sacrificial giving, then shifts to Jesus' response to His disciples' questions about the temple's destruction and the end of the age. Through vivid imagery and warnings, Jesus prepares His followers for persecution, the fall of Jerusalem, cosmic upheaval, and ultimately His glorious return. The consistent theme is watchfulness: believers must remain alert, faithful, and hopeful as they await their redemption.

Verses 1-4: The Widow's Offering

Jesus observes wealthy donors giving large sums to the temple treasury, then notices a poor widow depositing two small coins (lepta—the smallest currency). Rather than being impressed by the wealth on display, Jesus declares that the widow has given more than all the rich combined. Her sacrifice is more valuable because it cost her everything, while the wealthy gave only from their surplus. This passage teaches a fundamental kingdom principle: God measures our giving not by the amount but by the proportion and the heart behind it. The widow's act represents total dependence and trust in God's provision.

Verses 5-6: The Temple's Destruction

When the disciples admire the temple's magnificent architecture, Jesus delivers startling news: not one stone will remain upon another. This prophecy, fulfilled in 70 AD when Roman forces destroyed Jerusalem, demonstrates that even Israel's most sacred structure cannot stand against God's judgment. Jesus is signaling a fundamental shift in God's plan—the old covenant order is ending, and a new era will dawn.

Verses 7-11: Signs and Upheaval

The disciples ask when this destruction will occur and what signs will precede it. Jesus warns against deception first—false messiahs will arise claiming to be Christ, yet these are not the end (v. 8). Wars, earthquakes, famines, and pestilences will come, but these are merely birth pangs, not the final event itself. This teaches believers not to become hypervigilant or anxious at every calamity, but to maintain steady faith.

Verses 12-19: Persecution and Promise

Before all these cosmic events, Christ's followers will face severe persecution—arrest, trial before authorities, and even death. Some will be betrayed by family members (v. 16). Yet Jesus provides comfort: He promises to give His followers words and wisdom their enemies cannot refute (v. 15), and promises that though their bodies may be harmed, not a hair of their heads will perish in the ultimate sense (v. 18). This paradox—physical suffering alongside spiritual security—reassures believers that God's protection is eternal, not merely physical.

Verses 20-24: The Fall of Jerusalem

When Jerusalem is surrounded by armies, believers should flee to the mountains (v. 20-21). The destruction is called a time of "vengeance" and days when all written prophecies are fulfilled (v. 22). The city will fall, its people scattered into captivity, and Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles "until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled" (v. 24)—a phrase pointing to a future completion of God's purposes among the nations.

Verses 25-28: The Son of Man's Return

Cosmic disturbances will precede the return of Christ in glory (vv. 25-26). Yet believers are urged to look up, for their redemption draws near (v. 28). The coming that terrifies the unbelieving world is the hope of the redeemed.

Verses 29-36: Watchfulness and Prayer

The parable of the fig tree teaches that just as spring foliage signals approaching summer, these prophetic signs indicate the kingdom's nearness. Jesus emphasizes vigilance—guarding against spiritual complacency through excess and worldly distraction (v. 34), and maintaining constant prayer (v. 36). This is not date-setting but urgent exhortation to holiness and readiness.

Application for Today

Luke 21 calls us to radical generosity like the widow, unwavering faith amid turmoil, and hopeful vigilance for Christ's return. We live between His ascension and return—our role is faithful witness, not fearful speculation. Let us give sacrificially, endure persecution with joy, and keep our hearts fixed on Jesus, whose return will vindicate all who have trusted in Him.

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