One Year Bible New Testament Sampler, Floral Paradise - Flipbook - Page 16
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MARK 12:38–13:13
Jesus also taught: “Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in
flowing robes and receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. 39And how they
love the seats of honor in the synagogues and the head table at banquets. 40Yet they shamelessly
cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious by making long prayers in
public. Because of this, they will be more severely punished.”
41
Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in
their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. 42Then a poor widow came and dropped
in two small coins.
43
Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given
more than all the others who are making contributions. 44For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.”
As Jesus was leaving the Temple that day, one of his disciples said, “Teacher, look at these
magnificent buildings! Look at the impressive stones in the walls.”
2
Jesus replied, “Yes, look at these great buildings. But they will be completely demolished. Not
one stone will be left on top of another!”
3
Later, Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives across the valley from the Temple. Peter, James, John,
and Andrew came to him privately and asked him, 4“Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign
will show us that these things are about to be fulfilled?”
5
Jesus replied, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, 6for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am
the Messiah.’ They will deceive many. 7And you will hear of wars and threats of wars, but don’t
panic. Yes, these things must take place, but the end won’t follow immediately. 8Nation will go
to war against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in many parts
of the world, as well as famines. But this is only the first of the birth pains, with more to come.
9
“When these things begin to happen, watch out! You will be handed over to the local councils and beaten in the synagogues. You will stand trial before governors and kings because you
are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell them about me. 10For the Good News
must first be preached to all nations. 11But when you are arrested and stand trial, don’t worry
in advance about what to say. Just say what God tells you at that time, for it is not you who will
be speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
12
“A brother will betray his brother to death, a father will betray his own child, and children
will rebel against their parents and cause them to be killed. 13And everyone will hate you because you are my followers. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”
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