Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said,
Parallel translations
- WEB As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,
- KJV And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
- BSB As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,
- NKJV Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said,
- NASB And while some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and vowed gifts, He said,
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Quick answer
As some admire the temple's beautiful stones and ornaments, Jesus prepares a startling prophecy.
Overview
Herod's temple was a magnificent structure, adorned with costly stones and votive gifts. The onlookers marvel at its grandeur and apparent permanence. Jesus is about to declare that all this splendor will be reduced to ruins.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Mark 13:1–37As he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Teacher, see what kind of stones and what kind of buildings!”
- Matt 24:1–51Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple.
- John 2:20The Jews therefore said, “It took forty-six years to build this temple! Will you raise it up in three days?”
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