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Leaving the temple, Jesus predicts that not one stone will be left on another. On the Mount of Olives, He answers the disciples’ questions about the temple’s destruction, signs of the end, and His coming. He speaks of wars, earthquakes, persecution, false christs, and the need for endurance, blending near-term judgment on Jerusalem with long-range eschatological hope.

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Matthew 24:1–24:35

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Matthew 24:1 Jesus left the temple and was on his way, as his disciples approached him to point out the buildings.

Matthew 24:2 "Don't you see all these things?" he said. "I assure you that not one stone upon another will be left here without being thrown down."

Matthew 24:3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came privately and asked, "When will these things happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and the end of the age?"

Matthew 24:4 Jesus replied, "Beware that no one deceives you.

Matthew 24:5 Many will come in my name, claiming to be the Christ, and lead many astray.

Matthew 24:6 You will hear about wars and rumors of wars: don't let this trouble you. All these things must happen, but the end is not yet.

Matthew 24:7 Nations will rise against nations, and kingdoms against kingdoms; there will be famines, epidemics, and earthquakes in various places.

Matthew 24:8 These are just the beginning of birth pains.

Matthew 24:9 You will be handed over to be persecuted and killed, and you'll be hated by all nations because of my name.

Matthew 24:10 Many will fall away, betray one another, and hate each other.

Matthew 24:11 Many false prophets will rise and deceive many people.

Matthew 24:12 Because lawlessness will multiply, the love of most will grow cold.

Matthew 24:13 The person who endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 24:14 This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to every nation, and then the end will come.

Matthew 24:15 When you see the abomination that causes desolation, standing where it should not (as Daniel the prophet spoke about), those who read this will understand.

Matthew 24:16 When you see the abomination standing where it shouldn't be, let those in Judea flee to the mountains.

Matthew 24:17 Don't let anyone on a roof go down to get anything from their house,

Matthew 24:18 and don't let anyone in the field return for clothing.

Matthew 24:19 Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers at that time!

Matthew 24:20 Pray your escape won't be during winter or on the Sabbath day.

Matthew 24:21 For then there will be great distress, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now—and never will again.

Matthew 24:22 Unless those days were shortened, no one would survive. But for the sake of God's chosen people, they will be shortened.

Matthew 24:23 If anyone tells you, "Here he is," or "There he is," don't believe it.

Matthew 24:24 False messiahs and prophets will appear and display impressive signs and wonders to deceive even the elect.

Matthew 24:25 I've told you this before.

Matthew 24:26 If they say he's in the wilderness, don't go looking for him; if they say he's in a locked room, don't believe it.

Matthew 24:27 For as lightning flashes from one end of the sky to the other, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 24:28 Wherever there is a dead body, vultures will gather.

Matthew 24:29 Immediately after this tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon won't give its light. The stars will fall from heaven, and the powers in the sky will be shaken.

Matthew 24:30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the nations on earth will mourn. They'll see him coming with power and great glory.

Matthew 24:31 He will send his angels to gather together his chosen ones from one end of heaven to the other.

Matthew 24:32 Learn a lesson from the fig tree: when its branches become tender and it produces leaves, you know summer is near.

Matthew 24:33 When you see all these things happening, you'll know that it's almost here, right at your doorstep.

Matthew 24:34 I assure you, this generation won't pass away until all these things are fulfilled.

Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.

Mark 13:1–13:31

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Mark 13:1 As Jesus left the temple, one of his disciples pointed out its impressive stones and buildings.

Mark 13:2 "Do you see these great structures?" Jesus replied. "Not a single stone will remain on top of another; every last one will be torn down."

Mark 13:3 From the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, "Tell us, when will this happen, and what sign will indicate that it's all about to unfold?"

Mark 13:4 "What time will these events occur," they pressed, "and how will we know that everything is about to come together?"

Mark 13:5 Be on your guard not to be misled by anyone.

Mark 13:6 Many people will come claiming to be the Messiah, and they'll deceive many more.

Mark 13:7 When you hear rumors of wars and see them happening, don't panic. These things must occur, but the end hasn't come yet.

Mark 13:8 Nations will clash with one another, kingdoms will rise against kingdoms, there will be earthquakes in various places, famines, and troubles – these are just the beginning signs of labor pains.

Mark 13:9 But watch out for yourselves: you'll be handed over to local councils and beaten in synagogues. You'll be dragged before rulers and kings as a testimony against them because of me.

Mark 13:10 The Good News must first be proclaimed to all nations.

Mark 13:11 When they bring you to court and hand you over, don't worry beforehand about what to say. Instead, speak whatever is given to you in that moment, for it's not you speaking but the Holy Spirit.

Mark 13:12 Brothers will betray one another to death, and children will turn against their parents and lead them to be killed.

Mark 13:13 You'll be hated by everyone because of my name, but whoever holds out until the end will be saved.

Mark 13:14 When you see the desecration standing where it shouldn't, those in Judea should flee to the mountains.

Mark 13:15 And don't go back inside your house to grab anything.

Mark 13:16 And if someone is out in a field, don't turn back for a coat.

Mark 13:17 Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers during those days!

Mark 13:18 Pray that your escape won't be in winter.

Mark 13:19 Those days will bring affliction unlike any since the creation of the world – nor will it ever happen again.

Mark 13:20 And if God hadn't shortened those days, no one would survive; but for the sake of his chosen people whom he has elected, he has cut short the time.

Mark 13:21 If anyone says to you, "Here's the Messiah," or "There he is," don't believe them.

Mark 13:22 False messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders in an attempt to deceive even God's chosen people if possible.

Mark 13:23 Watch out – I've warned you about all these things.

Mark 13:24 After that period of great distress, the sun will grow dark, and the moon won't give off its light.

Mark 13:25 The stars in the sky will fall, and the heavenly powers will be shaken.

Mark 13:26 Then they'll see the Son of Man coming with power and glory in the clouds.

Mark 13:27 He'll send his angels to gather God's chosen people from one end of the earth to the other – east and west.

Mark 13:28 Learn a lesson from the fig tree: when its branch becomes tender and produces leaves, you know summer is near.

Mark 13:29 When you see these things happening, you'll know it's almost here, right at your doorstep.

Mark 13:30 This generation will not pass away until all these things are done.

Mark 13:31 Heaven and earth may disappear, but my words won't be erased.

Luke 21:5–21:33

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Luke 21:5 As some people were discussing the temple's beauty and impressive stones, he said, "Look at what you see now. But days are coming when not a single stone will remain standing."

Luke 21:6 Jesus told them, "These things that you look at will all come crashing down – not one stone will be left on top of another."

Luke 21:7 The disciples asked him, "Teacher, when will these things happen? And what sign will there be to indicate they are about to occur?"

Luke 21:8 Be careful not to let anyone deceive you. Many people will claim to be me, saying they're the Christ, but don't follow them.

Luke 21:9 When you hear of wars and conflicts, don't panic. These things must happen first, but it won't mean the end is near immediately.

Luke 21:10 Nations will rise against nations, and kingdoms against kingdoms.

Luke 21:11 There will be great earthquakes in various places, famines, and plagues; there will be terrifying signs from heaven.

Luke 21:12 Before all these things occur, you'll face persecution. People will seize you, hand you over to the synagogues and prisons, and bring you before leaders and authorities because of my name.

Luke 21:13 This is your opportunity to witness for me.

Luke 21:14 When they question you, don't rehearse what to say beforehand. Instead, I'll give you a mouth and wisdom that will be beyond your opponents' ability to dispute or resist.

Luke 21:15 Some of your family members, close friends, and even relatives will betray you. Some of you will be executed.

Luke 21:16 You will be hated by everyone because of my name.

Luke 21:17 Not a single hair on your head will perish.

Luke 21:18 Through perseverance, you'll save your lives.

Luke 21:19 When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, know that its destruction is near.

Luke 21:20 Let those in Judea flee to the mountains. Those inside should get out of the city; don't enter it from the surrounding areas.

Luke 21:21 For these are the days when everything written will be fulfilled.

Luke 21:22 Woe to pregnant women and mothers nursing their babies during those times, for there will be great suffering on earth and wrath upon this people.

Luke 21:23 Many will fall by the sword and be taken captive into all nations; Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot until the time of the Gentiles is fulfilled.

Luke 21:24 There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars. On earth there will be distress among nations with people confused by the roaring sea and waves.

Luke 21:25 Men's hearts will fail them with fear as they anticipate what's happening on earth; heaven itself will be shaken.

Luke 21:26 Then they'll see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with great power and glory.

Luke 21:27 As these events unfold, lift your heads because your redemption is near.

Luke 21:28 He told them this parable: "Look at the fig tree and all other trees.

Luke 21:29 When their leaves begin to sprout, you know summer is near.

Luke 21:30 In the same way, when you see these things happening, realize that God's kingdom is near.

Luke 21:31 I assure you: this generation will not pass away until everything written is fulfilled.

Luke 21:32 Heaven and earth may disappear, but my words won't ever be erased.

Luke 21:33 Be careful; don't let your hearts become weighed down with indulgence, drunkenness, or worries about everyday life. The day might catch you off guard.

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