Luke 21: Words That Last Forever

Jesus praises a poor widow who gives two small coins, all she has. He warns that the temple will be destroyed and tells His followers there will be hard times, but they should stand firm and not be afraid. He promises that He will return in glory and that His words will never pass away.

Go to worksheets ↓

Bible:

Read Luke 21

World English Bible · 38 verses

¹ He looked up and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² He saw a certain poor widow casting in two small brass coins.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ He said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow put in more than all of them,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ for all these put in gifts for God from their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, put in all that she had to live on.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ “As for these things which you see, the days will come in which there will not be left here one stone on another that will not be thrown down.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ They asked him, “Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ He said, “Watch out that you don’t get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ Therefore don’t follow them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ When you hear of wars and disturbances, don’t be terrified, for these things must happen first, but the end won’t come immediately.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ Then he said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be terrors and great signs from heaven.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name’s sake.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ It will turn out as a testimony for you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate beforehand how to answer,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁵ for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to withstand or to contradict.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ You will be handed over even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends. They will cause some of you to be put to death.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ You will be hated by all men for my name’s sake.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ And not a hair of your head will perish.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ “By your endurance you will win your lives.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let those who are in the middle of her depart. Let those who are in the country not enter therein.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who nurse infants in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath to this people.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ They will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁵ “There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth anxiety of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the waves;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ men fainting for fear and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ But when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁹ He told them a parable. “See the fig tree and all the trees.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁰ When they are already budding, you see it and know by your own selves that the summer is already near.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³¹ Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that God’s Kingdom is near.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³² Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all things are accomplished.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³³ Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁴ “So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁵ For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁶ Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁷ Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁸ All the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org

Worksheets

1Pick a grade below
2Look over the worksheet
3Tap Print worksheet. Print the answer key separately.

Pick a grade:

Answer key (print separately)More print options ↓

Open Preschool on its own page

Luke 21 · Preschool

The Widow's Gift

Name Date

Color the picture. Point to the widow and her two coins.

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

He said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow put in more than all of them,

Luke 21:3 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Ask: What did the widow give?

Open Grade 4 on its own page

Luke 21 · Grade 4

Watch and Pray

Name Date

Read and Think

Luke 21 begins with a lesson about giving. Rich people put large gifts into the temple box. A poor widow gave two small copper coins. Jesus said she gave more than everyone else, because she gave all she had. God sees the heart behind a gift, not just the amount.

When people praised the temple's beauty, Jesus said it would be torn down. The disciples asked when. Jesus warned them not to be fooled by false teachers or frightened by wars and disasters. His followers would be arrested and even betrayed by family. Yet not a hair of their head would perish without God's care, and their endurance would show their faith. Jerusalem would be surrounded by armies, and they should flee.

Jesus also spoke of the end of the age. There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. Then people will see the Son of Man coming with power and great glory. When these things begin, His followers should look up, because their redemption is near. Heaven and earth will pass away, but His words will not. So they should stay alert and pray.

Show What You Know

Why did the widow give more than the rich?
What did Jesus say about the temple?
What should followers do when they see the signs of the end?
What will never pass away?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

Godwordspraytempletwo

Rich people put large gifts into the box.
A poor widow gave small copper coins.
sees the heart behind a gift, not just the amount.
Heaven and earth will pass away, but His will not.
So they should stay alert and .

Think About It

The widow gave everything she had. What is something you can give to God with a cheerful heart?
Jesus said not to be afraid in hard times. How can trusting His words help you when you feel scared?

Memory Verse

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.”

Luke 21:33 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Jesus noticed a widow's small offering. How can you notice small acts of kindness in others?
How can you be brave to speak up for Jesus?
What does it look like to be ready and watchful for Jesus every day?

Open Grade 5 on its own page

Luke 21 · Grade 5

My Words Will Not Pass Away

Name Date

Read and Think

Luke 21 contrasts what lasts with what does not. The rich gave from their abundance, but a poor widow gave her whole living, two small coins. To human eyes her gift was tiny. To Jesus it was the greatest gift that day, because it showed total trust in God.

The temple was magnificent, adorned with beautiful stones and gifts. Yet Jesus said it would be thrown down, which happened in A.D. 70, about forty years later. He told His followers not to be led astray by false messiahs or terrified by wars, earthquakes and famines. They would face persecution and be brought before kings and governors. This would become an opportunity to testify. Jesus promised to give them a mouth and wisdom that their opponents could not resist.

Jesus then lifted their eyes to His return. The nations will be in distress, but the Son of Man will come in a cloud with power and great glory. Like a fig tree putting out leaves, the signs would show God's Kingdom is near. Heaven and earth will pass away, but Jesus' words will by no means pass away. So He warned His followers not to let their hearts be weighed down by worldly cares. Instead, watch and pray at all times. Each day Jesus taught in the temple, and at night He stayed on the Mount of Olives.

Show What You Know

Why was the widow's tiny gift the greatest gift that day?
When was the temple destroyed?
How could persecution become an opportunity?
What does the fig tree example teach?
What did Jesus warn could weigh down His followers' hearts, and what should they do instead?

Crossword

Across

She gave two coins.
Jesus' ____ will last forever.
How many coins the widow gave.
Watch and ____ while you wait.

Down

Jesus promised words and ____ in hard times.
Not one stone of it would be left on another.

Think About It

The temple seemed permanent but did not last. What things in your life seem big but will not last forever?
Jesus' words will never pass away. How can you build your life on His words?

Memory Verse

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away.”

Luke 21:33 (WEB)

Copy It

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How does God's care help you stand firm when following Him is costly?
How can Jesus help you when things change?
How can you live with hope when the world feels scary?

More print options

Student sheets have no answers on them. The answer key is a separate document for teachers and parents.

This gradeOnly the Preschool sheet

Whole chapterEvery verse of the chapter, in the translation you pickOpen & print Download PDF

All student sheetsEvery grade, preschool to grade 5Open & print

Answer keyAll grades in one, each grade labeledOpen & print

‹ All Luke chapters · All books

Luke 21: Words That Last Forever

Read Luke 21

Worksheets

The Widow's Gift

Prayer

Take It Home

Give with Love

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Mini Maze

Draw It

Prayer

Take It Home

Words That Last

Trace the Words

Match the Pictures

Put the Story in Order

Prayer

Take It Home

Two Small Coins

Read the Story

Show What You Know

Word Search

Prayer

Take It Home

Stand Firm

Read the Story

Answer the Questions

Put the Story in Order

Prayer

Take It Home

Watch and Pray

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Word Bank Fill-In

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

My Words Will Not Pass Away

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Crossword

Think About It

Copy It

Prayer

Take It Home

More print options