Lucas 21
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La ofrenda de la viuda
21 (A)Levantando Jesús la vista, vio a los ricos que echaban sus ofrendas[a] en el arca del tesoro. 2 Vio también a una viuda pobre que echaba allí dos pequeñas monedas de cobre(B);
3 y dijo: «En verdad les digo, que esta viuda tan pobre echó más que todos ellos; 4 porque todos ellos echaron en la ofrenda[b]de lo que les sobra[c], pero ella, de su pobreza, echó todo lo que tenía para vivir[d](C)».
Profecía sobre la destrucción del templo
5 (D)Mientras algunos estaban hablando del templo, de cómo[e] estaba adornado con hermosas piedras y ofrendas votivas, Jesús dijo: 6 «En cuanto a estas cosas que ustedes están mirando, vendrán días en que no quedará piedra sobre piedra(E)que no sea derribada».
7 Ellos le preguntaron: «Maestro, ¿cuándo sucederá[f] esto, y qué señal[g] habrá cuando estas cosas vayan a suceder?». 8 Jesús respondió: «Cuídense de no ser engañados; porque muchos vendrán en Mi nombre, diciendo: “Yo soy(F)el Cristo[h]”, y: “El tiempo está cerca”. No los sigan(G). 9 Y cuando oigan de guerras y disturbios, no se aterroricen; porque estas cosas tienen que suceder primero, pero el fin no sucederá inmediatamente».
Señales y persecuciones
10 Entonces les dijo: «Se levantará nación contra nación y reino contra reino; 11 habrá grandes terremotos, y plagas y hambres en diversos lugares; y habrá terrores y grandes señales[i]del cielo.
12 »Pero antes de todas estas cosas, (H) a ustedes les echarán mano, y los perseguirán, entregándolos a las sinagogas y cárceles, llevándolos ante reyes y gobernadores por causa de Mi nombre. 13 Esto les dará oportunidad de testificar[j](I). 14 Por tanto, propónganse en sus corazones no preparar de antemano su defensa(J); 15 porque Yo les daré a ustedes palabras[k](K)y sabiduría que ninguno de sus adversarios podrá resistir ni contradecir.
16 »Pero serán entregados aun por padres, hermanos, parientes y amigos; y matarán a algunos de ustedes, 17 y serán odiados de todos por causa de Mi nombre. 18 Sin embargo, ni un cabello de su cabeza(L)perecerá. 19 Con su perseverancia ganarán sus almas[l](M).
20 »Pero cuando ustedes vean a Jerusalén rodeada de ejércitos(N) , sepan entonces que su desolación está cerca. 21 Entonces los que estén en Judea, huyan a los montes, y los que estén en medio de la ciudad[m], aléjense; y los que estén en los campos, no entren en ella(O). 22 Porque estos son días de venganza(P), para que se cumplan todas las cosas que están escritas.
23 »¡Ay de las que estén encinta y de las que estén criando en aquellos días! Porque habrá una gran calamidad sobre la tierra, e ira para este pueblo(Q) . 24 Caerán a filo de espada(R)y serán llevados cautivos a todas las naciones. Jerusalén será pisoteada por los gentiles(S), hasta que los tiempos de los gentiles se cumplan(T).
La venida del Hijo del Hombre
25 »Habrá señales[n] en el sol, en la luna y en las estrellas, y sobre la tierra, angustia entre las naciones, perplejas a causa del rugido del mar y de las olas, 26 desfalleciendo los hombres por el temor y la expectación de las cosas que vendrán sobre el mundo[o]; porque las potencias de los cielos serán sacudidas.
27 »Entonces verán al Hijo del Hombre que viene en una nube(U) con poder y gran gloria(V) . 28 Cuando estas cosas empiecen a suceder, levántense[p]y alcen la cabeza, porque se acerca su redención(W)».
Parábola de la higuera
29 Jesús les dijo también una parábola: «Miren la higuera y todos los árboles. 30 Cuando ya brotan las hojas, al verlo, ustedes mismos saben(X)que el verano ya está cerca. 31 Asimismo ustedes, cuando vean que suceden estas cosas, sepan que el reino de Dios está cerca(Y). 32 En verdad les digo que no pasará esta generación hasta que todo esto suceda. 33 El cielo y la tierra pasarán, pero Mis palabras no pasarán(Z).
Exhortación a velar
34 »Estén alerta(AA) , no sea que sus corazones se carguen con disipación, embriaguez y con las preocupaciones de la vida, y aquel día venga súbitamente sobre ustedes como un lazo; 35 porque vendrá sobre todos los que habitan sobre la superficie de toda la tierra. 36 Pero velen en todo tiempo(AB), orando para que tengan fuerza para escapar de todas estas cosas que están por suceder, y puedan estar en pie delante del Hijo del Hombre(AC)».
37 Durante el día[q] Jesús enseñaba en el templo(AD), pero al oscurecer[r] salía(AE) y pasaba la noche en el monte llamado de los Olivos(AF). 38 Y todo el pueblo iba temprano al templo[s] a escuchar a Jesús(AG).
Footnotes
- 21:1 O donativos.
- 21:4 O el donativo.
- 21:4 O de su abundancia.
- 21:4 Lit. toda la subsistencia que tenía.
- 21:5 Lit. que.
- 21:7 Lit. será.
- 21:7 O milagro.
- 21:8 I.e. el Mesías.
- 21:11 O milagros.
- 21:13 Lit. Esto los llevará a un testimonio.
- 21:15 Lit. una boca.
- 21:19 O conservarán sus vidas.
- 21:21 Lit. ella.
- 21:25 O milagros.
- 21:26 Lit. la tierra habitada.
- 21:28 O cobren ánimo.
- 21:37 Lit. los días.
- 21:37 Lit. por las noches.
- 21:38 Lit. a Él en el templo.
Luke 21
Young's Literal Translation
21 And having looked up, he saw those who did cast their gifts to the treasury -- rich men,
2 and he saw also a certain poor widow casting there two mites,
3 and he said, `Truly I say to you, that this poor widow did cast in more than all;
4 for all these out of their superabundance did cast into the gifts to God, but this one out of her want, all the living that she had, did cast in.'
5 And certain saying about the temple, that with goodly stones and devoted things it hath been adorned, he said,
6 `These things that ye behold -- days will come, in which there shall not be left a stone upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down.'
7 And they questioned him, saying, `Teacher, when, then, shall these things be? and what [is] the sign when these things may be about to happen?'
8 And he said, `See -- ye may not be led astray, for many shall come in my name, saying -- I am [he], and the time hath come nigh; go not on then after them;
9 and when ye may hear of wars and uprisings, be not terrified, for it behoveth these things to happen first, but the end [is] not immediately.'
10 Then said he to them, `Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom,
11 great shakings also in every place, and famines, and pestilences, there shall be; fearful things also, and great signs from heaven there shall be;
12 and before all these, they shall lay on you their hands, and persecute, delivering up to synagogues and prisons, being brought before kings and governors for my name's sake;
13 and it shall become to you for a testimony.
14 `Settle, then, to your hearts, not to meditate beforehand to reply,
15 for I will give to you a mouth and wisdom that all your opposers shall not be able to refute or resist.
16 `And ye shall be delivered up also by parents, and brothers, and kindred, and friends, and they shall put of you to death;
17 and ye shall be hated by all because of my name --
18 and a hair out of your head shall not perish;
19 in your patience possess ye your souls.
20 `And when ye may see Jerusalem surrounded by encampments, then know that come nigh did her desolation;
21 then those in Judea, let them flee to the mountains; and those in her midst, let them depart out; and those in the countries, let them not come in to her;
22 because these are days of vengeance, to fulfil all things that have been written.
23 `And wo to those with child, and to those giving suck, in those days; for there shall be great distress on the land, and wrath on this people;
24 and they shall fall by the mouth of the sword, and shall be led captive to all the nations, and Jerusalem shall be trodden down by nations, till the times of nations be fulfilled.
25 `And there shall be signs in sun, and moon, and stars, and on the land [is] distress of nations with perplexity, sea and billow roaring;
26 men fainting at heart from fear, and expectation of the things coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.
27 `And then they shall see the Son of Man, coming in a cloud, with power and much glory;
28 and these things beginning to happen bend yourselves back, and lift up your heads, because your redemption doth draw nigh.'
29 And he spake a simile to them: `See the fig-tree, and all the trees,
30 when they may now cast forth, having seen, of yourselves ye know that now is the summer nigh;
31 so also ye, when ye may see these things happening, ye know that near is the reign of God;
32 verily I say to you -- This generation may not pass away till all may have come to pass;
33 the heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words may not pass away.
34 `And take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts may be weighed down with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day may come on you,
35 for as a snare it shall come on all those dwelling on the face of all the land,
36 watch ye, then, in every season, praying that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.'
37 And he was during the days in the temple teaching, and during the nights, going forth, he was lodging at the mount called of Olives;
38 and all the people were coming early unto him in the temple to hear him.
Luke 21
New King James Version
The Widow’s Two Mites(A)
21 And He looked up (B)and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, 2 and He saw also a certain (C)poor widow putting in two (D)mites.[a] 3 So He said, “Truly I say to you (E)that this poor widow has put in more than all; 4 for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings [b]for God, but she out of her poverty put in (F)all the livelihood that she had.”
Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple(G)
5 (H)Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was [c]adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, 6 “These things which you see—the days will come in which (I)not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.”
The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age(J)
7 So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?”
8 And He said: (K)“Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ [d]Therefore do not [e]go after them. 9 But when you hear of (L)wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately.”
10 (M)Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 And there will be great (N)earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. 12 (O)But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and (P)prisons. (Q)You will be brought before kings and rulers (R)for My name’s sake. 13 But (S)it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. 14 (T)Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will [f]answer; 15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom (U)which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or [g]resist. 16 (V)You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put (W)some of you to death. 17 And (X)you will be hated by all for My name’s sake. 18 (Y)But not a hair of your head shall be lost. 19 By your patience possess your souls.
The Destruction of Jerusalem(Z)
20 (AA)“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. 22 For these are the days of vengeance, that (AB)all things which are written may be fulfilled. 23 (AC)But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. 24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles (AD)until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
The Coming of the Son of Man(AE)
25 (AF)“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, (AG)for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see the Son of Man (AH)coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because (AI)your redemption draws near.”
The Parable of the Fig Tree(AJ)
29 (AK)Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. 31 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. 33 (AL)Heaven and earth will pass away, but My (AM)words will by no means pass away.
The Importance of Watching(AN)
34 “But (AO)take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with [h]carousing, drunkenness, and (AP)cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. 35 For (AQ)it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 (AR)Watch therefore, and (AS)pray always that you may [i]be counted (AT)worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and (AU)to stand before the Son of Man.”
37 (AV)And in the daytime He was teaching in the temple, but (AW)at night He went out and stayed on the mountain called Olivet. 38 Then early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple to hear Him.
Footnotes
- Luke 21:2 Gr. lepta, very small copper coins
- Luke 21:4 NU omits for God
- Luke 21:5 decorated
- Luke 21:8 NU omits Therefore
- Luke 21:8 follow
- Luke 21:14 say in defense
- Luke 21:15 withstand
- Luke 21:34 dissipation
- Luke 21:36 NU have strength to
Luke 21
King James Version
21 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.
2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.
3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:
4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.
5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?
8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.
9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:
11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.
12 But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake.
13 And it shall turn to you for a testimony.
14 Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:
15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.
16 And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.
17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.
18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish.
19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
21 Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.
22 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.
24 And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.
25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.
38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.
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