Luke 21:5

Now ¹  while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned ²  with beautiful stones and offerings, ³  Jesus ⁴  said,

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Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said,

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And while some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, He said,

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Some of his disciples began talking about the beautiful stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said,

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One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendor of its stonework and memorial gifts. Jesus said,

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And some were talking about the Temple, how it was made fair with beautiful stones and with offerings, but he said,

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When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,

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Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,

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Now ¹  while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned ²  with beautiful stones and offerings, ³  Jesus ⁴  said,

¹ tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.

² sn The Jerusalem temple was widely admired around the world. See Josephus, Ant. 15.11 (15.380-425); J. W. 5.5 (5.184-227) and Tacitus, History 5.8, who called it “immensely opulent.” Josephus compared it to a beautiful snowcapped mountain.

³ tn For the translation of ἀνάθημα (anaqhma) as “offering” see L&N 53.18.

⁴ tn Grk “he”; the referent (Jesus) has been specified in the translation for clarity.