Luke 21:5
What does Luke 21:5 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 21:5 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 21:5 means
While still in the temple area, some of Jesus' disciples or other listeners comment on the temple's magnificent appearance, particularly its impressive stones and dedicated offerings. This shows their admiration for the physical beauty and spiritual significance of the structure, which was the center of Jewish worship and national identity. Their comments highlight their deep connection to the temple, making Jesus' subsequent prophecy even more impactful and startling to them.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
KJV
King James Version · 1611And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And some were talking about the Temple, how it was made fair with beautiful stones and with offerings, but he said,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And certain saying about the temple, that with goodly stones and devoted things it hath been adorned, he said,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And some saying of the temple that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said:
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and consecrated offerings, he said,
Context
This verse marks a distinct transition in Jesus' teaching, shifting from the lesson on giving (verses 1-4) to a new topic concerning the temple and future events. The disciples' admiration for the temple provides the direct prompt for Jesus' dramatic prophecy in the very next verse. This bridges the gap between the two main sections of the chapter, setting the stage for the Olivet Discourse.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 24:1
And Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple.
- Mark 13:1
And as he went forth out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Teacher, behold, what manner of stones and what manner of buildings!
- John 2:20
The Jews therefore said, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou raise it up in three days?
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