San Lucas 21
1 Mirando a su alrededor, Jesús observaba a las personas ricas y cómo daban sus ofrendas en la caja de recolección.
[Jesus] looked up [from where he was sitting] and saw rich people putting their gifts into the [offering] boxes [in the Temple courtyard].
2 También vio a una viuda muy pobre que dio dos monedas pequeñas.
He also saw a poor widow putting in two [small] copper coins.
3 “Les aseguro”, dijo él, “que esta pobre viuda acaba de dar más que todos los demás juntos.
He said [to his disciples], “The truth is that these rich people have a lot of money, [but] they gave [only a small part of it]. But this woman, who is very poor, has put in all the money that she had to pay for the things she needs! So [God considers that] [HYP] this poor widow has put more money into the box than all the others.”
4 Todos ellos dieron una parte de la riqueza que tienen, pero ella dio, de su pobreza, lo único que tenía para vivir”.
5 Algunos de los que estaban allí hablaban sobre el Templo, sobre sus finos acabados y las hermosas ofrendas que se habían donado. Pero Jesús dijo:
Some [of Jesus’ disciples] talked about the Temple. [They commented about] the beautiful stones [used in building the Temple] and the other decorations that [people] had given, decorations [that were on the walls]. But he said,
6 “Respecto a las cosas que están mirando… viene el tiempo cuando no quedará piedra sobre piedra; ¡todo será destruido!”
“[I want to tell you something about] these things that you are looking at. [They will be destroyed] {[Foreign invaders will] destroy [these buildings]} [completely]. Every stone [in these buildings] will be thrown down {They will throw down every stone in these buildings}. Not one stone will be left {They will not leave one stone} on top of another.”
7 “Maestro, ¿cuándo sucederá esto?” le preguntaron. “¿Cuál será la señal de que estas cosas están a punto de ocurrir?
[Later] his disciples asked him, “Teacher, when will that happen? What will happen [to the temple] to indicate that the things [you(sg) just told us] are about to happen?”
8 “Asegúrense que nadie los engañe”, les advirtió Jesús. “Muchas personas vendrán afirmando que soy yo, diciendo, ‘¡Aquí estoy!’ y ‘¡Ha llegado la hora!’ pero no los sigan.
He said, “[All that I will say is], be sure that you are not deceived {that they do not deceive [you]} [about these things]! Many [people] will come and say (that I [sent them]/that they have my authority) [MTY]. They will say, ‘I am [the Messiah]!’ They will also [say] ‘It is now the time [when God will begin to rule]!’ Do not follow them [to become their disciples]
9 Cuando oigan que hay guerras y revoluciones, no se asusten, porque estas cosas tienen que suceder primero, pero el fin no vendrá enseguida”.
Also, whenever you hear about wars and riots, do not be terrified. Keep in mind that [God has said that] those things must happen. But [when they happen], it will not mean that [the world] will end right away!”
10 “Las naciones se pelearán unas contra otras, y los reinos unos contra otros”, les dijo.
Then he said to them, “[Groups in various] countries will fight each other, and [various] governments [will also fight] against each other.
11 “Habrá grandes terremotos, hambres, y enfermedades contagiosas en muchos lugares, y muchas señales extraordinarias aparecerán en el cielo, y serán aterrorizadoras.
There will be [big] earthquakes, and in various places there will be famines and plagues. [People will see] things that will terrify them. There will also be unusual things happening in the sky.
12 Pero antes de que todo esto suceda, ellos los tomarán a ustedes por la fuerza y los perseguirán. Los arrastrarán ante las sinagogas y los pondrá en prisión, los llevarán a juicio ante reyes y gobernantes por mi causa.
But before all these things happen, [some of] you will be persecuted and arrested {people will persecute some of you and arrest you} [MTY]. [Some of] you will be put {They will put [some of] you} [on trial] in the places where you gather to worship, and [you will be thrown] into prison. You will be put on trial {[They] will put you on trial} in front of high government authorities because you are my [MTY] [disciples].
13 Pero esto resultará siendo una oportunidad para que ustedes hablen por mí delante ellos.
That will be a time for you to tell [them about me].
14 Así que decidan de antemano no preocuparse por cómo van a defenderse,
So determine within yourselves not to be worrying before that happens what you will say to defend yourselves,
15 pues yo les daré palabras de sabiduría que sus enemigos no podrán rebatir o contradecir.
because I will make you wise [HEN] so that you will [know] what to say. As a result, none of your enemies will be able to oppose what you say or (refute you/show that you are wrong).
16 Ustedes serán entregados incluso por sus padres, hermanos, parientes y amigos, y ellos los matarán.
[And there will also be other evil things that will happen]: Even your parents and brothers and [other] relatives and friends [who do not believe in me] will (betray you/help your enemies to seize you). They will kill some of you.
17 Todos los aborrecerán por mi causa.
[In general], most people will [HYP] hate you because [you believe in] me [MTY].
18 Pero ni un solo cabello de sus cabezas se perderá.
But your souls will be absolutely safe [IDM].
19 Si permanecen firmes, ganarán sus vidas.
By enduring [all these things people will do to you], you will preserve your [eternal] life [SYN].”
20 “Sin embargo, cuando vean a Jerusalén rodeada por ejércitos, entonces sabrán que su destrucción está cerca.
“But when you see that Jerusalem has been surrounded by the armies of [your enemies], you will know that it is time for [this city] to be completely destroyed {[them] to completely destroy [this city]}.
21 Aquellos que estén en Judea deben huir a las montañas, y los que estén en Jerusalén deben partir, y los que estén en el campo no deben ir a la ciudad.
At that time those [of you] who are in Judea [district] must flee to the [higher] hills. Those who are in this city must leave [quickly]. Those who are in the nearby countryside must not go back into the city [to get any of their possessions before they flee].
22 Porque estos son días de castigo, cumpliendo todo lo que está escrito.
[You must obey what I tell you] because, in order that all the things that are written [in the Scriptures] will be fulfilled, [God] will very severely punish [the people who stay in this city].
23 “¡Cuán duro será para aquellas que estén embarazadas o amamantando hijos en ese tiempo! Porque pronto viene la tribulación sobre la tierra y el castigo contra este pueblo.
[I feel] very sorry for women [in this city] who will be pregnant, and women who will be nursing [their babies] in those days, [because it will be very difficult for them to run away! I] feel sorry [because] the people in this [land] will suffer greatly [MTY] [when God punishes them].
24 Serán asesinados con espada y llevados como prisioneros a todas las naciones. Jerusalén será pisoteada por las naciones extranjeras hasta que se haya cumplido su tiempo.
Many of them will be killed {Their enemies will kill many of them} with swords. [Others will be captured] and taken {They will capture [others] and take them} to [HYP] [other] countries. Non-Jewish people will trample over Jerusalem until the time [that God has determined for them to rule the city] is ended.”
25 “Habrá señales en el sol, la luna y las estrellas, y sobre la tierra las naciones estarán en aflicción, confundidas por el mar rugiente y las mareas.
“There will also be strange things that will [happen to] the sun, the moon, and the stars. In [many] nations, [people] will be very frightened, and they will be anxious [when they hear] the ocean roaring and [see huge] waves.
26 La gente desmayará de temor, aterrorizados por lo que está sucediendo en el mundo, porque las potencias del cielo serán sacudidas.
People will faint because they will be afraid as they wait for what will happen. [They will be afraid] because the powerful [objects] in the sky will be shaken {shake}.
27 Entonces verán el Hijo del hombre viniendo en una nube con poder y gran gloria.
Then they will see [me], the one who came from heaven, coming in a cloud powerfully and very gloriously.
28 Pero cuando ocurran estas cosas, levántense y miren hacia arriba, porque pronto serán salvados”.
So when these things that [I have just now described] begin to happen, stand up [straight and] be brave, because it will be close to the time when [God] will free you [from all suffering].”
29 Entonces les contó este relato a manera de ilustración: “Miren la higuera, o cualquier otro árbol.
[Then] Jesus told his disciples this parable: “Think about the fig tree, and all the [other] trees.
30 Cuando ven que salen sus hojas, ustedes no necesitan que alguien les diga que se acerca el verano.
As soon as you see their leaves beginning to sprout, you know that summer is near.
31 De la misma manera, cuando ustedes vean ocurrir estas cosas, no será necesario que les digan que el reino de Dios está cerca.
Similarly, when you see these things that [I have just described] happening, you will know that it is almost time for God to [truly] rule as king.
32 Les aseguro que esta generación no llegará a su fin antes de que todo esto ocurra.
Keep this in mind: All the things that [I have just now described] will happen before all the people who have observed the things that I have done have died.
33 El cielo y la tierra llegarán a su fin, pero no mi palabra.
[You can be certain that these things] that I have told [you] about will happen. That they will happen is more [certain] than that the earth and sky will continue to exist.”
34 “Estén alerta para que no se distraigan en fiestas o emborrachándose o por las preocupaciones de esta vida, y entonces este día los tome por sorpresa como si fuera una trampa.
“But be on guard. Do not be getting drunk with carousing or let yourselves be distracted by worries [concerning] your lives [SYN] {or let worries [concerning] your lives [SYN] distract you}. [If you do wrong things like those, you may be suddenly surprised by my return] [MTY], like a trap [suddenly catches an animal in it].
35 Pues este día vendrá sobre todos los que vivan sobre la faz de la tierra.
[You need to know that my return will surprise] everyone all over the earth.
36 Manténganse despiertos y oren, para que puedan escapar de todas las cosas que sucederán y estén en pie ante el Hijo del hombre”.
So be ready at all times. Pray that you will be able to endure without being afraid of all these [difficult] things that will happen, so that you will then stand [confidently] before me, the one who came from heaven.”
37 Todos los días Jesús enseñaba en el Templo, y todas las noches iba y se quedaba en el Monte de los Olivos.
Each day [during that week Jesus] taught the people in the Temple [courtyard in Jerusalem]. But at night he [and his disciples] left [the city] and stayed on Olive [Tree] Hill.
38 Y todas las personas venían temprano en la mañana para escucharlo en el Templo.
Early [each] morning many people came to the Temple [courtyard] to listen to him.
