Luke 21:5-19

Christian Standard Bible

Destruction of the Temple Predicted

⁵ As^(A) some were talking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said, ⁶ “These things that you see—the days will come^(B) when not one stone will be left on another that will not be thrown down.”^(C)

Signs of the End of the Age

⁷ “Teacher,” they asked him, “so when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” ^(D)

⁸ Then he said, “Watch out that you are not deceived.^(E) For many will come in my name,^(F) saying, ‘I am he,’^(G) and, ‘The time is near.’ Don’t follow them.^{(H) 9} When you hear of wars and rebellions,^[a] don’t be alarmed. Indeed, it is necessary that these things take place first, but the end won’t come right away.”

¹⁰ Then he told them, “Nation will be raised up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.^{(I) 11} There will be violent earthquakes,^(J) and famines and plagues^(K) in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven.^{(L) 12} But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you^(M) and persecute^(N) you. They will hand you over to the synagogues^(O) and prisons,^(P) and you will be brought before kings and governors^(Q) because of my name. ¹³ This will give you an opportunity to bear witness.^{(R) 14} Therefore make up your minds^[b] not to prepare your defense ahead of time,^{(S) 15} for I will give you such words^(T) and a wisdom^(U) that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.^{(V) 16} You will even be betrayed by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends.^(W) They will kill some of you. ¹⁷ You will be hated by everyone because of my name,^{(X) 18} but not a hair of your head will be lost.^{(Y) 19} By your endurance, gain^[c] your lives.^(Z)