| Holman Christian Standard Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1As He was going out of the temple complex, one of His disciples said to Him, "Teacher, look! What massive stones! What impressive buildings!" | 1As he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Teacher, look! What massive stones! What impressive buildings!" |
| 2Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left here on another that will not be thrown down!" | 2Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left upon another--all will be thrown down." |
| 3While He was sitting on the Mount of Olives across from the temple complex, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately, " | 3While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives across from the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, |
| 4Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when all these things are about to take place?" | 4"Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?" |
| 5Then Jesus began by telling them: "Watch out that no one deceives you. | 5Jesus told them, "Watch out that no one deceives you. |
| 6Many will come in My name, saying, I am He,' and they will deceive many. | 6Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and they will deceive many. |
| 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don't be alarmed; these things must take place, but the end is not yet. | 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, don't be alarmed; these things must take place, but it is not yet the end. |
| 8For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. | 8For nation will rise up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. |
| 9"But you, be on your guard! They will hand you over to sanhedrins, and you will be flogged in the synagogues. You will stand before governors and kings because of Me, as a witness to them. | 9"But you, be on your guard! They will hand you over to local courts, and you will be flogged in the synagogues. You will stand before governors and kings because of me, as a witness to them. |
| 10And the good news must first be proclaimed to all nations. | 10And it is necessary that the gospel be preached to all nations. |
| 11So when they arrest you and hand you over, don't worry beforehand what you will say. On the contrary, whatever is given to you in that hour--say it. For it isn't you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. | 11So when they arrest you and hand you over, don't worry beforehand what you will say, but say whatever is given to you at that time, for it isn't you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. |
| 12Then brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise up against parents and put them to death. | 12"Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise up against parents and have them put to death. |
| 13And you will be hated by everyone because of My name. But the one who endures to the end will be delivered. | 13You will be hated by everyone because of my name, but the one who endures to the end will be saved. |
| 14"When you see the abomination that causes desolation standing where it should not" (let the reader understand), "then those in Judea must flee to the mountains! | 14"When you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be" (let the reader understand), "then those in Judea must flee to the mountains. |
| 15A man on the housetop must not come down or go in to get anything out of his house. | 15A man on the housetop must not come down or go in to get anything out of his house, |
| 16And a man in the field must not go back to get his clothes. | 16and a man in the field must not go back to get his coat. |
| 17Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days! | 17Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days! |
| 18Pray it won't happen in winter. | 18"Pray it won't happen in winter. |
| 19For those will be days of tribulation, the kind that hasn't been from the beginning of the world, which God created, until now and never will be again! | 19For those will be days of tribulation, the kind that hasn't been from the beginning of creation until now and never will be again. |
| 20Unless the Lord limited those days, no one would survive. But He limited those days because of the elect, whom He chose. | 20If the Lord had not cut those days short, no one would be saved. But he cut those days short for the sake of the elect, whom he chose. |
| 21"Then if anyone tells you, Look, here is the Messiah! Look--there!' do not believe it! | 21"Then if anyone tells you, 'See, here is the Messiah! See, there!' do not believe it. |
| 22For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the elect. | 22For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the elect. |
| 23And you must watch! I have told you everything in advance. | 23And you must watch! I have told you everything in advance. |
| 24"But in those days, after that tribulation: The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not shed its light; | 24"But in those days, after that tribulation: The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not shed its light; |
| 25the stars will be falling from the sky, and the celestial powers will be shaken. | 25the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. |
| 26Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. | 26Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. |
| 27He will send out the angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth to the end of the sky. | 27He will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. |
| 28"Learn this parable from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. | 28"Learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near. |
| 29In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that He is near--at the door! | 29In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize that he is near--at the door. |
| 30I assure you: This generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place. | 30"Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things take place. |
| 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. | 31Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. |
| 32"Now concerning that day or hour no one knows--neither the angels in heaven nor the Son--except the Father. | 32"Now concerning that day or hour no one knows--neither the angels in heaven nor the Son--but only the Father. |
| 33Watch! Be alert! For you don't know when the time is coming. | 33"Watch! Be alert! For you don't know when the time is coming. |
| 34It is like a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his slaves, gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert. | 34"It is like a man on a journey, who left his house, gave authority to his servants, gave each one his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to be alert. |
| 35Therefore be alert, since you don't know when the master of the house is coming--whether in the evening or at midnight or at the crowing of the rooster or early in the morning. | 35Therefore be alert, since you don't know when the master of the house is coming--whether in the evening or at midnight or at the crowing of the rooster or early in the morning. |
| 36Otherwise, he might come suddenly and find you sleeping. | 36Otherwise, when he comes suddenly he might find you sleeping. |
| 37And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert!" | 37And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Be alert!" |
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