Verse 2
Luke 21:2
New Living Translation
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Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.
Original Language Text
greek
εἶδεν δέ ⸀τινα χήραν πενιχρὰν βάλλουσαν ἐκεῖ ⸂λεπτὰ δύο⸃,
English Translation
And he saw a poor widow putting in two small coins.
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Chapter 21 Context
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While Yashua (Jesus) was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the colle...
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Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins.
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“I tell you the truth,” Yashua (Jesus) said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of th...
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For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she...
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Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial deco...
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“The time is coming when all these things will be completely demolished. Not one stone will be left...
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“Teacher,” they asked, “when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are abou...
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He replied, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messia...
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And when you hear of wars and insurrections, don’t panic. Yes, these things must take place first, b...
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Then he added, “Nation will go to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
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There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands, and there will...
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“But before all this occurs, there will be a time of great persecution. You will be dragged into syn...
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But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me.
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So don’t worry in advance about how to answer the charges against you,
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for I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to repl...
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Even those closest to you — your parents, brothers, relatives, and friends — will betray you. They w...
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And everyone will hate you because you are my followers.
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But not a hair of your head will perish!
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By standing firm, you will win your souls.
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“And when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that the time of its destructio...
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Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. Those in Jerusalem must get out, and those out in the co...
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For those will be days of God (Elohim)’s vengeance, and the prophetic words of the Scriptures will b...
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How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days. For there will be...
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They will be killed by the sword or sent away as captives to all the nations of the world. And Jerus...
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“And there will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And here on earth the nations will be...
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People will be terrified at what they see coming upon the earth, for the powers in the heavens will...
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Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory.
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So when all these things begin to happen, stand and look up, for your salvation is near!”
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Then he gave them this illustration: “Notice the fig tree, or any other tree.
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When the leaves come out, you know without being told that summer is near.
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In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God (E...
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I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass from the scene until all these things have taken...
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Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
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“Watch out! Don’t let your hearts be dulled by carousing and drunkenness, and by the worries of this...
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like a trap. For that day will come upon everyone living on the earth.
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Keep alert at all times. And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and...
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Every day Yashua (Jesus) went to the Temple to teach, and each evening he returned to spend the nigh...
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The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.
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