Luke 20

1 ONE DAY as Jesus was instructing the people in the temple [porches] and preaching the good news (the Gospel), the chief priests and the scribes came up with the elders (members of the Sanhedrin)2 And said to Him, Tell us by what [sort of] authority You are doing these things? Or who is it who gave You this authority?3 He replied to them, I will also ask you a question. Now answer Me:4 Was the baptism of John from heaven, or from men?5 And they argued and discussed [it] and reasoned together with themselves, saying, If we reply, From heaven, He will say, Why then did you not believe him?6 But if we answer, From men, all the people will stone us to death, for they are long since firmly convinced that John was a prophet.7 So they replied that they did not know from where it came.8 Then Jesus said to them, Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.9 Then He began to relate to the people this parable (this story to figuratively portray what He had to say): A man planted a vineyard and leased it to some vinedressers and went into another country for a long stay. 10 When the [right] season came, he sent a bond servant to the tenants, that they might give him [his part] of the fruit of the vineyard; but the tenants beat (thrashed) him and sent him away empty-handed.11 And he sent still another servant; him they also beat (thrashed) and dishonored and insulted him disgracefully and sent him away empty-handed.12 And he sent yet a third; this one they wounded and threw out [of the vineyard].13 Then the owner of the vineyard said, What shall I do? I will send my beloved son; it is probable that they will respect him.14 But when the tenants saw him, they argued among themselves, saying, This is the heir; let us kill him, so that the inheritance may be ours.15 So they drove him out of the vineyard and killed him. What then will the owner of the vineyard do to them?16 He will come and [utterly] put an end to those tenants and will give the vineyard to others. When they [the chief priests and the scribes and the elders] heard this, they said, May it never be!17 But [Jesus] looked at them and said, What then is [the meaning of] this that is written: The [very] Stone which the builders rejected has become the chief Stone of the corner [Cornerstone]? 18 Everyone who falls on that Stone will be broken [in pieces]; but upon whomever It falls, It will crush him [winnow him and scatter him as dust]. 19 The scribes and the chief priests desired and tried to find a way to arrest Him at that very hour, but they were afraid of the people; for they discerned that He had related this parable against them.20 So they watched [for an opportunity to ensnare] Him, and sent spies who pretended to be upright (honest and sincere), that they might lay hold of something He might say, so as to turn Him over to the control and authority of the governor.21 They asked Him, Teacher, we know that You speak and teach what is right, and that You show no partiality to anyone but teach the way of God honestly and in truth.22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar or not?23 But He recognized and understood their cunning and unscrupulousness and said to them,24 Show Me a denarius (a coin)! Whose image and inscription does it have? They answered, Caesar’s.25 He said to them, Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.26 So they could not in the presence of the people take hold of anything He said to turn it against Him; but marveling at His reply, they were silent.27 Also there came to Him some Sadducees, those who say that there is no resurrection.28 And they asked Him a question, saying, Teacher, Moses wrote for us [a law] that if a man’s brother dies, leaving a wife and no children, the man shall take the woman and raise up offspring for his brother. 29 Now there were seven brothers; and the first took a wife and died without [having any] children.30 And the second31 And then the third took her, and in like manner all seven, and they died, leaving no children.32 Last of all, the woman died also.33 Now in the resurrection whose wife will the woman be? For the seven married her.34 And Jesus said to them, The people of this world and present age marry and are given in marriage;35 But those who are considered worthy to gain that other world and that future age and to attain to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage;36 For they cannot die again, but they are angel-like and equal to angels. And being sons of and sharers in the resurrection, they are sons of God.37 But that the dead are raised [from death]--even Moses made known and showed in the passage concerning the [burning] bush, where he calls the Lord, The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. 38 Now He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all men are alive [whether in the body or out of it] and they are alive [not dead] unto Him [in definite relationship to Him].39 And some of the scribes replied, Teacher, you have spoken well and expertly [so that there is no room for blame].40 For they did not dare to question Him further.41 But He asked them, How can people say that the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) is David’s Son?42 For David himself says in [the] Book of Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at My right hand43 Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet. 44 So David calls Him Lord; how then is He his Son?45 And with all the people listening, He said to His disciples,46 Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes and love to be saluted [with honor] in places where people congregate and love the front and best seats in the synagogues and places of distinction at feasts,47 Who make away with and devour widows’ houses, and [to cover it up] with pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation (the heavier sentence, the severer punishment).

Luke 21

1 LOOKING UP, [Jesus] saw the rich people putting their gifts into the treasury.2 And He saw also a poor widow putting in two mites (copper coins).3 And He said, Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them;4 For they all gave out of their abundance (their surplus); but she has contributed out of her lack and her want, putting in all that she had on which to live.5 And as some were saying of the temple that it was decorated with handsome (shapely and magnificent) stones and consecrated offerings [laid up to be kept], He said,6 As for all this that you [thoughtfully] look at, the time will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.7 And they asked Him, Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when this is about to occur?8 And He said, Be on your guard and be careful that you are not led astray; for many will come in My name [appropriating to themselves the name Messiah which belongs to Me], saying, I am He! and, The time is at hand! Do not go out after them.9 And when you hear of wars and insurrections (disturbances, disorder, and confusion), do not become alarmed and panic-stricken and terrified; for all this must take place first, but the end will not [come] immediately.10 Then He told them, Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. [II Chron. 15:6; Isa. 19:2.]11 There will be mighty and violent earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences (plagues: malignant and contagious or infectious epidemic diseases which are deadly and devastating); and there will be sights of terror and great signs from heaven.12 But previous to all this, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be led away before kings and governors for My name’s sake.13 This will be a time (an opportunity) for you to bear testimony.14 Resolve and settle it in your minds not to meditate and prepare beforehand how you are to make your defense and how you will answer.15 For I [Myself] will give you a mouth and such utterance and wisdom that all of your foes combined will be unable to stand against or refute.16 You will be delivered up and betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and [some] of you they will put to death.17 And you will be hated (despised) by everyone because [you bear] My name and for its sake.18 But not a hair of your head shall perish. [I Sam. 14:45.]19 By your steadfastness and patient endurance you shall win the true life of your souls.20 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know and understand that its desolation has come near.21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside [the city] get out of it, and let not those who are out in the country come into it;22 For those are days of vengeance [of rendering full justice or satisfaction], that all things that are written may be fulfilled.23 Alas for those who are pregnant and for those who have babies which they are nursing in those days! For great misery and anguish and distress shall be upon the land and indignation and punishment and retribution upon this people.24 They will fall by the mouth and the edge of the sword and will be led away as captives to and among all nations; and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (completed). 25 And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth [there will be] distress (trouble and anguish) of nations in bewilderment and perplexity [without resources, left wanting, embarrassed, in doubt, not knowing which way to turn] at the roaring (the echo) of the tossing of the sea, 26 Men swooning away or expiring with fear and dread and apprehension and expectation of the things that are coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will be shaken and caused to totter.27 And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with great (transcendent and overwhelming) power and [all His kingly] glory (majesty and splendor). 28 Now when these things begin to occur, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption (deliverance) is drawing near.29 And He told them a parable: Look at the fig tree and all the trees;30 When they put forth their buds and come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and perceive and know that summer is already near.31 Even so, when you see these things taking place, understand and know that the kingdom of God is at hand.32 Truly I tell you, this generation (those living at that definite period of time) will not perish and pass away until all has taken place.33 The sky and the earth (the universe, the world) will pass away, but My words will not pass away.34 But take heed to yourselves and be on your guard, lest your hearts be overburdened and depressed (weighed down) with the giddiness and headache and nausea of self-indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries and cares pertaining to [the business of] this life, and [lest] that day come upon you suddenly like a trap or a noose;35 For it will come upon all who live upon the face of the entire earth.36 Keep awake then and watch at all times [be discreet, attentive, and ready], praying that you may have the full strength and ability and be accounted worthy to escape all these things [taken together] that will take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.37 Now in the daytime Jesus was teaching in [the porches and courts of] the temple, but at night He would go out and stay on the mount called Olivet.38 And early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple [porches or courts] to listen to Him.

Luke 22

1 NOW THE Festival of Unleavened Bread was drawing near, which is called the Passover.2 And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to do away with [Jesus], for they feared the people.3 But [then] Satan entered into Judas, called Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve [apostles].4 And he went away and discussed with the chief priests and captains how he might betray Him and deliver Him up to them.5 And they were delighted and pledged [themselves] to give him money.6 So he agreed [to this], and sought an opportunity to betray Him to them [without an uprising] in the absence of the throng.7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover [lamb] had to be slain. 8 So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare for us the Passover meal, that we may eat it.9 They said to Him, Where do You want us to prepare [it]?10 He said to them, Behold, when you have gone into the city, a man carrying an earthen jug or pitcher of water will meet you; follow him into the house which he enters,11 And say to the master of the house, The Teacher asks you, Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover [meal] with My disciples?12 And he will show you a large room upstairs, furnished [with carpets and with couches properly spread]; there make [your] preparations.13 And they went and found it [just] as He had said to them; and they made ready the Passover [supper].14 And when the hour came, [Jesus] reclined at table, and the apostles with Him.15 And He said to them, I have earnestly and intensely desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer;16 For I say to you, I shall eat it no more until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.17 And He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He said, Take this and divide and distribute it among yourselves;18 For I say to you that from now on I shall not drink of the fruit of the vine at all until the kingdom of God comes.19 Then He took a loaf [of bread], and when He had given thanks, He broke [it] and gave it to them saying, This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.20 And in like manner, He took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament or covenant [ratified] in My blood, which is shed (poured out) for you.21 But, behold, the hand of him who is now engaged in betraying Me is with Me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man is going as it has been determined and appointed, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed and delivered up!23 And they began to inquire among themselves which of them it was who was about to do this. 24 Now an eager contention arose among them [as to] which of them was considered and reputed to be the greatest.25 But Jesus said to them, The kings of the Gentiles are deified by them and exercise lordship [ruling as emperor-gods] over them; and those in authority over them are called benefactors and well-doers.26 But this is not to be so with you; on the contrary, let him who is the greatest among you become like the youngest, and him who is the chief and leader like one who serves.27 For who is the greater, the one who reclines at table (the master), or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am in your midst as One Who serves.28 And you are those who have remained [throughout] and persevered with Me in My trials;29 And as My Father has appointed a kingdom and conferred it on Me, so do I confer on you [the privilege and decree],30 That you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.31 Simon, Simon (Peter), listen! Satan has asked excessively that [all of] you be given up to him [out of the power and keeping of God], that he might sift [all of] you like grain, 32 But I have prayed especially for you [Peter], that your [own] faith may not fail; and when you yourself have turned again, strengthen and establish your brethren.33 And [Simon Peter] said to Him, Lord, I am ready to go with You both to prison and to death.34 But Jesus said, I tell you, Peter, before a [single] cock shall crow this day, you will three times [utterly] deny that you know Me.35 And He said to them, When I sent you out with no purse or [provision] bag or sandals, did you lack anything? They answered, Nothing!36 Then He said to them, But now let him who has a purse take it, and also [his provision] bag; and let him who has no sword sell his mantle and buy a sword.37 For I tell you that this Scripture must yet be fulfilled in Me: And He was counted and classed among the wicked (the outlaws, the criminals); for what is written about Me has its fulfillment [has reached its end and is finally settled]. 38 And they said, Look, Lord! Here are two swords. And He said to them, It is enough.39 And He came out and went, as was His habit, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples also followed Him.40 And when He came to the place, He said to them, Pray that you may not [at all] enter into temptation.41 And He withdrew from them about a stone’s throw and knelt down and prayed,42 Saying, Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done.43 And there appeared to Him an angel from heaven, strengthening Him in spirit.44 And being in an agony [of mind], He prayed [all the] more earnestly and intently, and His sweat became like great clots of blood dropping down upon the ground.45 And when He got up from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from grief,46 And He said to them, Why do you sleep? Get up and pray that you may not enter [at all] into temptation.47 And while He was still speaking, behold, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the Twelve [apostles], was going before [leading] them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him,48 But Jesus said to him, Judas! Would you betray and deliver up the Son of Man with a kiss?49 And when those who were around Him saw what was about to happen, they said, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?50 And one of them struck the bond servant of the high priest and cut off his ear, the right one.51 But Jesus said, Permit them to go so far [as to seize Me]. And He touched the little (insignificant) ear and healed him.52 Then Jesus said to those who had come out against Him--the chief priests and captains of the temple and elders [of the Sanhedrin]--Have you come out with swords and clubs as [you would] against a robber?53 When I was with you day after day in the temple [enclosure], you did not stretch forth [your] hands against Me. But this is your hour--and the power [which] darkness [gives you has its way].54 Then they seized Him and led Him away, bringing Him into the house of the high priest. Peter was following at a distance.55 And when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and were seated together, Peter sat among them.56 Then a servant girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and gazing [intently] at him, said, This man too was with Him.57 But he denied it and said, Woman, I do not know Him!58 And a little later someone else saw him and said, You are one of them also. But Peter said, Man, I am not!59 And when about an hour more had elapsed, still another emphatically insisted, It is the truth that this man also was with Him, for he too is a Galilean!60 But Peter said, Man, I do not know what you are talking about. And instantly, while he was still speaking, the cock crowed.61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter recalled the Lord’s words, how He had told him, Before the cock crows today, you will deny Me thrice.62 And he went out and wept bitterly [that is, with painfully moving grief].63 Now the men who had Jesus in custody treated Him with contempt and scoffed at and ridiculed Him and beat Him;64 They blindfolded Him also and asked Him, Prophesy! Who is it that struck You?65 And they said many other evil and slanderous and insulting words against Him, reviling Him.66 As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led Him into their council (the Sanhedrin), and they said,67 If You are the Christ (the Messiah), tell us. But He said to them, If I tell you, you will not believe (trust in, cleave to, and rely on what I say),68 And if I question you, you will not answer.69 But hereafter (from this time on), the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God. 70 And they all said, You are the Son of God, then? And He said to them, It is just as you say; I AM.71 And they said, What further evidence do we need? For we have heard [it] ourselves from His own mouth!

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