Luke 21:5

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,”

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BSBPD

“As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And certain saying about the temple, that with goodly stones and devoted things it hath been adorned, he said,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 21:5 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 24:1As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings.
  2. Mark 13:1As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!”
  3. John 2:20“This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?”

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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