1Er blickte auf und sah, wie die Reichen ihre Gaben in den Opferkasten legten. (Mk 12,41)2Er sah aber auch eine arme Witwe, die dort zwei kleine Münzen hineinwarf.[1]3Da sagte er: Wahrhaftig, ich sage euch: Diese arme Witwe hat mehr hineingeworfen als alle anderen.4Denn sie alle haben nur etwas von ihrem Überfluss hineingeworfen; diese Frau aber, der es am Nötigsten mangelt, hat ihren ganzen Lebensunterhalt hergegeben.
Die Ankündigung der Zerstörung des Tempels
5Als einige darüber sprachen, dass der Tempel mit schön bearbeiteten Steinen und Weihegeschenken geschmückt sei, sagte Jesus: (Mt 24,1; Mk 13,1)6Es werden Tage kommen, an denen von allem, was ihr hier seht, kein Stein auf dem andern bleibt, der nicht niedergerissen wird. (Lk 19,44)
Der Anfang der endzeitlichen Not
7Sie fragten ihn: Meister, wann wird das geschehen und was ist das Zeichen, dass dies geschehen soll? (Mt 24,3; Mk 13,3)8Er antwortete: Gebt Acht, dass man euch nicht irreführt! Denn viele werden unter meinem Namen auftreten und sagen: Ich bin es! und: Die Zeit ist da. - Lauft ihnen nicht nach!9Wenn ihr von Kriegen und Unruhen hört, lasst euch nicht erschrecken! Denn das muss als Erstes geschehen; aber das Ende kommt noch nicht sofort. (Dan 2,28)10Dann sagte er zu ihnen: Volk wird sich gegen Volk und Reich gegen Reich erheben. (Jes 19,2)11Es wird gewaltige Erdbeben und an vielen Orten Seuchen und Hungersnöte geben; schreckliche Dinge werden geschehen und am Himmel wird man gewaltige Zeichen sehen.12Aber bevor das alles geschieht, wird man Hand an euch legen und euch verfolgen. Man wird euch den Synagogen und den Gefängnissen ausliefern, vor Könige und Statthalter bringen um meines Namens willen. (Mt 10,17; Lk 12,11; Joh 16,1)13Dann werdet ihr Zeugnis ablegen können.14Nehmt euch also zu Herzen, nicht schon im Voraus für eure Verteidigung zu sorgen;15denn ich werde euch die Worte und die Weisheit eingeben, sodass alle eure Gegner nicht dagegen ankommen und nichts dagegen sagen können.16Sogar eure Eltern und Geschwister, eure Verwandten und Freunde werden euch ausliefern und manche von euch wird man töten.17Und ihr werdet um meines Namens willen von allen gehasst werden.18Und doch wird euch kein Haar gekrümmt werden. (Mt 10,30)19Wenn ihr standhaft bleibt, werdet ihr das Leben gewinnen.
Vom Gericht über Jerusalem
20Wenn ihr aber seht, dass Jerusalem von Heeren eingeschlossen wird, dann erkennt ihr, dass seine Verwüstung bevorsteht. (Mt 24,15; Mk 13,14)21Dann sollen die Bewohner von Judäa in die Berge fliehen; wer in der Stadt ist, soll sie verlassen, und wer auf dem Land ist, soll nicht in die Stadt gehen.22Denn das sind die Tage der Vergeltung, damit alles in Erfüllung geht, was geschrieben steht. (5Mo 32,35)23Wehe den Frauen, die in jenen Tagen schwanger sind oder ein Kind stillen! Denn große Bedrängnis wird über das Land hereinbrechen und Zorn über dieses Volk.24Mit scharfem Schwert wird man sie erschlagen, als Gefangene wird man sie zu allen Völkern schleppen und Jerusalem wird von den Völkern zertreten werden, bis die Zeiten der Völker sich erfüllen. (Sach 12,3)
Das Kommen des Menschensohnes
25Es werden Zeichen sichtbar werden an Sonne, Mond und Sternen und auf der Erde werden die Völker bestürzt und ratlos sein über das Toben und Donnern des Meeres. (Jes 13,10; Jes 34,4; Joe 2,10; Mt 24,29; Mk 13,24)26Die Menschen werden vor Angst vergehen in der Erwartung der Dinge, die über den Erdkreis kommen; denn die Kräfte des Himmels werden erschüttert werden. (Hag 2,6; 2Petr 3,10)27Dann wird man den Menschensohn in einer Wolke kommen sehen, mit großer Kraft und Herrlichkeit. (Dan 7,13; Mt 26,64; Mk 14,62; Offb 1,7)28Wenn dies beginnt, dann richtet euch auf und erhebt eure Häupter; denn eure Erlösung ist nahe.
Mahnungen im Hinblick auf das Ende
29Und er sagte ihnen ein Gleichnis: Seht euch den Feigenbaum und die anderen Bäume an: (Mt 24,32; Mk 13,28)30Sobald ihr merkt, dass sie Blätter treiben, erkennt ihr, dass der Sommer nahe ist.31So erkennt auch ihr, wenn ihr das geschehen seht, dass das Reich Gottes nahe ist.32Amen, ich sage euch: Diese Generation wird nicht vergehen, bis alles geschieht. (Mt 16,28; Mk 9,1; Lk 9,27)33Himmel und Erde werden vergehen, aber meine Worte werden nicht vergehen.34Nehmt euch in Acht, dass Rausch und Trunkenheit und die Sorgen des Alltags euer Herz nicht beschweren und dass jener Tag euch nicht plötzlich überrascht35wie eine Falle; denn er wird über alle Bewohner der ganzen Erde hereinbrechen.36Wacht und betet allezeit, damit ihr allem, was geschehen wird, entrinnen und vor den Menschensohn hintreten könnt! (Mt 24,42; Mt 25,13; Mk 13,35)
Die Lehre im Tempel
37Die Tage über lehrte Jesus im Tempel; die Nächte aber verbrachte er draußen bei dem Berg, der Ölberg heißt. (Lk 19,47; Lk 22,39)38Schon früh am Morgen kam das ganze Volk zu ihm in den Tempel, um ihn zu hören.
1Jesus[1] looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box, (2Kön 12,9; Mk 12,41; Joh 8,20)2and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins.[2] (Lk 12,59)3And he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. (2Kor 8,2; 2Kor 8,12)4For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.” (Lk 8,43; Phil 4,11)
Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple
5And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, (Mt 24,1; Mk 13,1)6“As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.” (Lk 17,22; Lk 19,43)7And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?” (Apg 1,6)8And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. (Jer 14,14; Jer 29,8; Mt 3,2; Mt 4,17; Mk 1,15; Joh 8,24; Eph 5,6; Kol 2,8; 2Thess 2,3; 1Joh 2,18; 1Joh 3,7)9And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified, for these things must first take place, but the end will not be at once.” (Lk 24,37; Offb 1,1)
20“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. (Dan 9,27; Lk 19,43)21Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it,22for these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. (Jes 34,8; Jes 63,4; Hos 9,7; Mt 1,22; Lk 18,7)23Alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! For there will be great distress upon the earth and wrath against this people. (Lk 23,29; 1Thess 2,16)24They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive among all nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. (5Mo 28,64; Ps 79,1; Jes 63,3; Jes 63,18; Dan 8,13; Dan 12,7; Sach 12,3; Röm 11,25; Offb 11,2)
29And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.30As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. (Mt 16,3; Lk 12,57)31So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.32Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. (Lk 9,27)33Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. (Ps 102,26; Ps 119,89; Jes 40,8; Jes 51,6; Mt 5,18; Hebr 12,27; 1Petr 1,23; 1Petr 1,25; 2Petr 3,10)
1As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury.2He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins.3‘Truly I tell you,’ he said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others.4All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.’
The destruction of the temple and signs of the end times
5Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said,6‘As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.’7‘Teacher,’ they asked, ‘when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?’8He replied: ‘Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, claiming, “I am he,” and, “The time is near.” Do not follow them.9When you hear of wars and uprisings, do not be frightened. These things must happen first, but the end will not come right away.’10Then he said to them: ‘Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.11There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven.12‘But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name.13And so you will bear testimony to me.14But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves.15For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.16You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends, and they will put some of you to death.17Everyone will hate you because of me.18But not a hair of your head will perish.19Stand firm, and you will win life.20‘When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near.21Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city.22For this is the time of punishment in fulfilment of all that has been written.23How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers! There will be great distress in the land and wrath against this people.24They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.25‘There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.26People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.27At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.28When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.’29He told them this parable: ‘Look at the fig-tree and all the trees.30When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near.31Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.32‘Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.33Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.34‘Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life, and that day will close on you suddenly like a trap.35For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth.36Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.’37Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives,38and all the people came early in the morning to hear him at the temple.
1As Jesus looked up, he saw rich people putting their gifts into the temple offering boxes.2He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins.3‘What I’m about to tell you is true,’ Jesus said. ‘That poor widow has put in more than all the others.4All these other people gave a lot because they are rich. But even though she is poor, she put in everything. She had nothing left to live on.’
When the temple will be destroyed and the signs of the end
5Some of Jesus’ disciples were talking about the temple. They spoke about how it was decorated with beautiful stones and with gifts that honoured God. But Jesus asked,6‘Do you see all this? The time will come when not one stone will be left on top of another. Every stone will be thrown down.’7‘Teacher’, they asked, ‘when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?’8Jesus replied, ‘Keep watch! Be careful that you are not fooled. Many will come in my name. They will claim, “I am he!” And they will say, “The time is near!” Do not follow them.9Do not be afraid when you hear about wars and about fighting against rulers. Those things must happen first. But the end will not come right away.’10Then Jesus said to them, ‘Nation will fight against nation. Kingdom will fight against kingdom.11In many places there will be powerful earthquakes. People will go hungry. There will be terrible diseases. Things will happen that will make people afraid. There will be great and miraculous signs from heaven.12‘But before all this, people will arrest you and treat you badly. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison. You will be brought to kings and governors. All this will happen to you because of my name.13And so you will be witnesses about me.14But make up your mind not to worry in advance about how to stand up for yourselves.15I will give you words of wisdom. None of your enemies will be able to withstand them or prove them wrong.16Even your parents, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends will hand you over to the authorities. The authorities will put some of you to death.17Everyone will hate you because of me.18But not a hair on your head will be harmed.19Remain strong in the faith, and you will receive eternal life.20‘A time is coming when you will see armies surround Jerusalem. Then you will know that it will soon be destroyed.21Those who are in Judea should then escape to the mountains. Those in the city should get out. Those in the country should not enter the city.22This is the time when God will punish Jerusalem. Everything will come true, just as it has been written.23How awful it will be in those days for pregnant women! How awful for nursing mothers! There will be terrible suffering in the land. There will be great anger against those people.24Some will be killed by the sword. Others will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be taken over by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles come to an end.25‘There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. The nations of the earth will be in terrible pain. They will be puzzled by the roaring and tossing of the sea.26Terror will make people faint. They will be worried about what is happening in the world. The sun, moon and stars will be shaken from their places.27At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud. He will come with power and great glory.28When these things begin to take place, stand up. Hold your head up with joy and hope. The time when you will be set free will be very close.’29Jesus told them a story. ‘Look at the fig tree and all the trees,’ he said.30‘When you see leaves appear on the branches, you know that summer is near.31In the same way, when you see these things happening, you will know that God’s kingdom is near.32‘What I’m about to tell you is true. The people living now will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.33Heaven and earth will pass away. But my words will never pass away.34‘Be careful. If you aren’t, your hearts will be loaded down with wasteful living, drunkenness and the worries of life. Then the day the Son of Man returns will close on you like a trap. It will happen suddenly.35That day will come on every person who lives on the whole earth.36Always keep watching. Pray that you will be able to escape all that is about to happen. Also, pray that you will not be judged guilty when the Son of Man comes.’37Each day Jesus taught at the temple. And each evening he went to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives.38All the people came to the temple early in the morning. They wanted to hear Jesus speak.