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1 And having looked up, he saw the rich casting their gifts into the royal treasury. 2 And he also saw a certain poor widow casting there two small coins. 3 And he said, Truly I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than all: 4 For all they, of that abounding to them, have cast in to the gifts of God: and she from her want cast in all the living which she had. 5 And certain speaking of the temple, that it has been arranged with beautiful stones and decorations, he said, 6 These which ye see, the days shall come, in which stone shall not be left upon stone, which shall not be loosened. 7 And they asked him, saying, Teacher, when therefore shall these be and what the sign when these should be about to be. 8 And he said, See ye, be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, That I am; and the time has drawn near: therefore go not after them. 9 And when ye hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these must first be; but the end not immediately. 10 Then said he to them, Nation shall be raised up against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: 11 And great earthquakes in places, and famines, and scourges shall be; and terrific objects and great signs shall be from heaven. 12 And before all these shall they cast their hands upon you, and drive out, delivering to assemblies, and prisons, being brought before kings and leaders for my name's sake. 13 And it shall turn out to you for a testimony. 14 Set therefore in your hearts, not to practise beforehand to justify yourselves: 15 For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all they opposed to you shall not be able to contradict nor withstand. 16 And ye shall also be delivered up by parents, and brethren, and kinsmen, and friends; and they shall put of you to death. 17 And ye shall be hated by all for my name's sake. 18 And there shall not a hair of your head perish. 19 In your patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:1-19, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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