Teks -- Luke 21:1-38 (NET)
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Robertson: Luk 21:1 - And he looked up And he looked up ( Anablepsas de ).
He had taken his seat, after the debate was over and the Sanhedrin had slunk away in sheer defeat, "over against ...
And he looked up (
He had taken his seat, after the debate was over and the Sanhedrin had slunk away in sheer defeat, "over against the treasury"(Mar 12:41). The word for "treasury"(
Robertson: Luk 21:2 - Poor Poor ( penichran ).
A rare word from penēs (penomai , to work for one’ s living). Latin penuria and Greek peinaō , to be hungry are kin...
Poor (
A rare word from
Robertson: Luk 21:3 - More than they all More than they all ( pleion pantōn ).
Ablative case after the comparative pleion .
More than they all (
Ablative case after the comparative
Robertson: Luk 21:4 - All these did cast All these did cast ( pantes houtoi ebalon ).
Constative second aorist active indicative covering the whole crowd except the widow.
All these did cast (
Constative second aorist active indicative covering the whole crowd except the widow.
Robertson: Luk 21:4 - Living Living ( bion ).
Livelihood as in Mar 12:44, not zōēn , principle of life.
Living (
Livelihood as in Mar 12:44, not
Robertson: Luk 21:5 - As some spake As some spake ( tinōn legontōn ).
Genitive absolute. The disciples we know from Mar 13:1; Mat 24:1.
How (
Literally, "that."
Robertson: Luk 21:5 - It was adorned It was adorned ( kekosmētai ).
Perfect passive indicative, state of completion, stands adorned, tense retained in indirect discourse, though Englis...
It was adorned (
Perfect passive indicative, state of completion, stands adorned, tense retained in indirect discourse, though English has to change it.
Robertson: Luk 21:5 - With goodly stones and offerings With goodly stones and offerings ( lithois kalois kai anathēmasin ).
Instrumental case. Some of these stones in the substructure were enormous. "Th...
With goodly stones and offerings (
Instrumental case. Some of these stones in the substructure were enormous. "The columns of the cloister or portico were monoliths of marble over forty feet high"(Plummer). Cf. Josephus, War , V.5. The word
Robertson: Luk 21:6 - As for these things As for these things ( tauta ).
Accusative of general reference.
As for these things (
Accusative of general reference.
Robertson: Luk 21:6 - One stone upon another One stone upon another ( lithos epi lithōi ).
Stone upon stone (locative). Here both Mar 13:2; Mat 24:2 have epi lithon (accusative). Instead of ...
One stone upon another (
Stone upon stone (locative). Here both Mar 13:2; Mat 24:2 have
Robertson: Luk 21:8 - That ye be not led astray That ye be not led astray ( mē planēthēte ).
First aorist passive subjunctive with mē (lest). This verb planaō occurs here only in Luke...
Robertson: Luk 21:8 - The time is at hand The time is at hand ( ho kairos ēggiken ).
Just as John the Baptist did of the kingdom (Mat 3:2) and Jesus also (Mar 1:15).
Robertson: Luk 21:8 - Go ye not after them Go ye not after them ( mē poreuthēte opisō autōn ).
First aorist passive subjunctive with mē . A needed warning today with all the false cr...
Go ye not after them (
First aorist passive subjunctive with
Robertson: Luk 21:9 - Be not terrified Be not terrified ( mē ptoēthēte ).
First aorist passive subjunctive with mē from ptoeō an old verb to terrify, from ptoa , terror. In t...
Be not terrified (
First aorist passive subjunctive with
Robertson: Luk 21:9 - First First ( Prōton ).
It is so easy to forget this and to insist that the end is "immediately"in spite of Christ’ s explicit denial here. See note...
First (
It is so easy to forget this and to insist that the end is "immediately"in spite of Christ’ s explicit denial here. See notes on Matthew 24:4-42; note on Mark 13:1-37 for discussion of details for Luke 21:8-36, the great eschatological discourse of Jesus
Robertson: Luk 21:11 - Famines and pestilences Famines and pestilences ( loimoi kai limoi ).
Play on the two words pronounced just alike in the Koiné (itacism).
Famines and pestilences (
Play on the two words pronounced just alike in the Koiné (itacism).
Robertson: Luk 21:11 - And terrors And terrors ( phobēthra te ).
The use of te ... te in this verse groups the two kinds of woes. This rare word phobēthra is only here in t...
And terrors (
The use of
Robertson: Luk 21:12 - But before all these things But before all these things ( pro de toutōn pantōn ).
In Mar 13:8; Mat 24:8 these things are termed "the beginning of travail."That may be the id...
Robertson: Luk 21:12 - Bringing you Bringing you ( apagomenous ).
Present passive participle from apagō , an old verb to lead off or away. But here the participle is in the accusative...
Bringing you (
Present passive participle from
Robertson: Luk 21:13 - It shall turn unto you It shall turn unto you ( apobēsetai humin ).
Future middle of apobainō . It will come off, turn out for you (dative of advantage).
It shall turn unto you (
Future middle of
Robertson: Luk 21:13 - For a testimony For a testimony ( eis marturion ).
To their loyalty to Christ. Besides, "the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church."
For a testimony (
To their loyalty to Christ. Besides, "the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church."
Robertson: Luk 21:14 - Not to meditate beforehand Not to meditate beforehand ( mē promeletāin ).
The classical word for conning a speech beforehand. Mar 13:11 has promerimnaō , a later word whi...
Not to meditate beforehand (
The classical word for conning a speech beforehand. Mar 13:11 has
Robertson: Luk 21:14 - How to answer How to answer ( apologēthēnai ).
First aorist passive infinitive. It is the preparation for the speech of defence (apology) that Jesus here forbi...
How to answer (
First aorist passive infinitive. It is the preparation for the speech of defence (apology) that Jesus here forbids, not the preparation of a sermon.
Robertson: Luk 21:15 - Your adversaries Your adversaries ( hoi antikeimenoi humin ).
Those who stand against, line up face to face with (note anti -).
Your adversaries (
Those who stand against, line up face to face with (note
Robertson: Luk 21:15 - To withstand or to gainsay To withstand or to gainsay ( antistēnai ē anteipein ).
Two second aorist active infinitives with anti - in composition again. But these "antis"w...
To withstand or to gainsay (
Two second aorist active infinitives with
Robertson: Luk 21:16 - Shall they cause to be put to death Shall they cause to be put to death ( thanatōsousin ).
Future active of thanatoō , to put to death or to make to die (causative). Either makes se...
Shall they cause to be put to death (
Future active of
Robertson: Luk 21:17 - Not a hair of your head shall perish Not a hair of your head shall perish ( thrix ek tēs kephalēs humōn ou mē apolētai ).
Only in Luke. Second aorist middle subjunctive of apol...
Not a hair of your head shall perish (
Only in Luke. Second aorist middle subjunctive of
Robertson: Luk 21:19 - Ye shall win Ye shall win ( ktēsesthe ).
Future middle of ktaomai , to acquire. They will win their souls even if death does come.
Ye shall win (
Future middle of
Robertson: Luk 21:20 - Compassed with armies Compassed with armies ( kukloumenēn hupo stratopedōn ).
Present passive participle of kukloō , to circle, encircle, from kuklos , circle. Old v...
Compassed with armies (
Present passive participle of
Robertson: Luk 21:20 - Then know Then know ( tote gnōte ).
Second aorist active imperative of ginōskō . Christians did flee from Jerusalem to Pella before it was too late as di...
Robertson: Luk 21:22 - That may be fulfilled That may be fulfilled ( tou plēsthēnai ).
Articular infinitive passive to express purpose with accusative of general reference. The O.T. has many...
That may be fulfilled (
Articular infinitive passive to express purpose with accusative of general reference. The O.T. has many such warnings (Hos 9:7; Deu 28:49-57, etc.).
Robertson: Luk 21:24 - Edge of the sword Edge of the sword ( stomati machairēs ).
Instrumental case of stomati which means "mouth"literally (Gen 34:26). This verse like the close of Luk ...
Edge of the sword (
Instrumental case of
Robertson: Luk 21:24 - Shall be led captive Shall be led captive ( aichmalōtisthēsontai ).
Future passive of aichmalōtizō from aichmē , spear and halōtos (haliskomai ). Here al...
Shall be led captive (
Future passive of
Robertson: Luk 21:24 - Shall be trodden under foot Shall be trodden under foot ( estai patoumenē ).
Future passive periphrastic of pateō , to tread, old verb.
Shall be trodden under foot (
Future passive periphrastic of
Robertson: Luk 21:24 - Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled ( achri hou plērōthōsin kairoi ethnōn ).
First aorist passive subjunctive with achri hou like ...
Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled (
First aorist passive subjunctive with
Robertson: Luk 21:25 - Distress Distress ( sunochē ).
From sunechō . In the N.T. only here and 2Co 2:4. Anguish.
Distress (
From
Robertson: Luk 21:25 - In perplexity In perplexity ( en aporiāi ).
State of one who is aporos , who has lost his way (a privative and poros ). Here only in the N.T. though an old an...
In perplexity (
State of one who is
Robertson: Luk 21:25 - For the roaring of the sea For the roaring of the sea ( ēchous thalassēs ).
Our word echo (Latin echo ) is this word ēchos , a reverberating sound. Sense of rumour in L...
For the roaring of the sea (
Our word echo (Latin echo ) is this word
Robertson: Luk 21:25 - Billows Billows ( salou ).
Old word salos for the swell of the sea. Here only in the N.T.
Billows (
Old word
Robertson: Luk 21:26 - Men fainting Men fainting ( apopsuchontōn anthrōpōn ).
Genitive absolute of apopsuchō , to expire, to breathe off or out. Old word. Here only in N.T.
Men fainting (
Genitive absolute of
Robertson: Luk 21:26 - Expectation Expectation ( prosdokias ).
Old word from prosdokaō , to look for or towards. In the N.T. only here and Act 12:11.
Expectation (
Old word from
Robertson: Luk 21:26 - The world The world ( tēi oikoumenēi ).
Dative case, "the inhabited"(earth, gēi ).
The world (
Dative case, "the inhabited"(earth,
Robertson: Luk 21:27 - And then shall they see And then shall they see ( kai tote opsontai ).
As much as to say that it will be not till then. Clearly the promise of the second coming of the Son o...
Robertson: Luk 21:28 - Look up Look up ( anakupsate ).
First aorist active imperative of anakuptō , to raise up. Here of the soul as in Joh 8:7, Joh 8:10, but in Luk 13:11 of the...
Robertson: Luk 21:28 - Redemption Redemption ( apolutrōsis ).
Act of redeeming from apolutroō . The final act at the second coming of Christ, a glorious hope.
Redemption (
Act of redeeming from
Robertson: Luk 21:29 - The fig tree, and all the trees The fig tree, and all the trees ( tēn sukēn kai panta ta dendra ).
This parable of the fig-tree (Mar 13:28-32; Mat 24:32-35) Luke applies to "all...
The fig tree, and all the trees (
This parable of the fig-tree (Mar 13:28-32; Mat 24:32-35) Luke applies to "all the trees."It is true about all of them, but the fig tree was very common in Palestine.
Robertson: Luk 21:30 - Shoot forth Shoot forth ( probalōsin ).
Second aorist active subjunctive of proballō , common verb, but in the N.T. only here and Act 19:33.
Shoot forth (
Second aorist active subjunctive of
Robertson: Luk 21:30 - Summer Summer ( theros ).
Not harvest, but summer. Old word, but in the N.T. only here (Mar 13:28; Mat 24:32).
Robertson: Luk 21:31 - Coming to pass Coming to pass ( ginomena ).
Present middle participle of ginomai and so descriptive of the process.
Coming to pass (
Present middle participle of
Robertson: Luk 21:31 - Nigh Nigh ( eggus ).
The consummation of the kingdom is here meant, not the beginning.
Nigh (
The consummation of the kingdom is here meant, not the beginning.
Robertson: Luk 21:32 - This generation This generation ( hē genea hautē ).
Naturally people then living.
This generation (
Naturally people then living.
Robertson: Luk 21:32 - Shall not pass away Shall not pass away ( ou mē parelthēi ).
Second aorist active subjunctive of parerchomai . Strongest possible negative with ou mē .
Shall not pass away (
Second aorist active subjunctive of
Robertson: Luk 21:32 - Till all things be accomplished Till all things be accomplished ( heōs an panta genētai ).
Second aorist middle subjunctive of ginomai with heōs , common idiom. The words gi...
Till all things be accomplished (
Second aorist middle subjunctive of
Robertson: Luk 21:33 - My words shall not pass away My words shall not pass away ( hoi logoi mou ou mē pareleusontai ).
Future middle indicative with ou mē , a bit stronger statement than the subju...
My words shall not pass away (
Future middle indicative with
Robertson: Luk 21:34 - Lest haply your hearts be overcharged Lest haply your hearts be overcharged ( mē pote barēthōsin hai kardiai humōn ).
First aorist passive subjunctive of bareō , an old verb to ...
Lest haply your hearts be overcharged (
First aorist passive subjunctive of
Robertson: Luk 21:34 - With surfeiting With surfeiting ( en krepalēi ).
A rather late word, common in medical writers for the nausea that follows a debauch. Latin crapula , the giddine...
With surfeiting (
A rather late word, common in medical writers for the nausea that follows a debauch. Latin crapula , the giddiness caused by too much wine. Here only in the N.T.
Robertson: Luk 21:34 - Drunkenness Drunkenness ( methēi ).
From methu (wine). Old word but in the N.T. only here and Rom 13:13; Gal 5:21.
Robertson: Luk 21:34 - Cares of this life Cares of this life ( merimnais biōtikais ).
Anxieties of life. The adjective biōtikos is late and in the N.T. only here and 1Co 6:3.
Cares of this life (
Anxieties of life. The adjective
Robertson: Luk 21:34 - Come on you Come on you ( epistēi ).
Second aorist active subjunctive of ephistēmi , ingressive aorist. Construed also with mē pote .
Come on you (
Second aorist active subjunctive of
Robertson: Luk 21:34 - Suddenly Suddenly ( ephnidios ).
Adjective in predicate agreeing with hēmera (day).
Suddenly (
Adjective in predicate agreeing with
Robertson: Luk 21:34 - As a snare As a snare ( hōs pagis ).
Old word from pēgnumi , to make fast a net or trap. Paul uses it several times of the devil’ s snares for preacher...
Robertson: Luk 21:36 - But watch ye But watch ye ( agrupneite de ).
Agrupneō is a late verb to be sleepless (a privative and hupnos , sleep). Keep awake and be ready is the pith o...
But watch ye (
Robertson: Luk 21:36 - That ye may prevail to escape That ye may prevail to escape ( hina katischusēte ekphugein ).
First aorist active subjunctive with hina of purpose. The verb katischuō means...
That ye may prevail to escape (
First aorist active subjunctive with
Robertson: Luk 21:36 - To stand before the Son of man To stand before the Son of man ( stathēnai emprosthen tou huiou tou anthrōpou ).
That is the goal. There will be no dread of the Son then if one ...
To stand before the Son of man (
That is the goal. There will be no dread of the Son then if one is ready.
Robertson: Luk 21:37 - Every day Every day ( tas hēmeras ).
During the days, accusative of extent of time.
Every day (
During the days, accusative of extent of time.
Robertson: Luk 21:37 - Every night Every night ( tas nuktas ).
"During the nights,"accusative of extent of time.
Every night (
"During the nights,"accusative of extent of time.
Robertson: Luk 21:37 - Lodged Lodged ( ēulizeto ).
Imperfect middle, was lodging, aulizomai from aulē (court).
Lodged (
Imperfect middle, was lodging,
Robertson: Luk 21:38 - Came early Came early ( ōrthrizen ).
Imperfect active of orthrizō from orthros , late form for orthreuō , to rise early. Only here in the N.T.
Came early (
Imperfect active of
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Vincent: Luk 21:1 - Rich Rich
Standing last and emphatically in the sentence," Saw them that were casting, etc. - rich men. " Not the rich only were casting in. Comp...
Rich
Standing last and emphatically in the sentence," Saw them that were casting, etc. - rich men. " Not the rich only were casting in. Compare Mar 12:41.
This poor widow
See on Mar 12:43.
Vincent: Luk 21:4 - Offerings of God Offerings of God
The best texts omit of G od. Rev., more simply, unto the gifts.
Offerings of God
The best texts omit of G od. Rev., more simply, unto the gifts.
Penury (
Lit., lack. Rev., neatly, of her want .
Vincent: Luk 21:5 - Offerings Offerings ( ἀναθήμασιν )
Only here in New Testament. From ἀνατίθημι , to set up. Hence of something set up in the ...
Offerings (
Only here in New Testament. From
Behold (
See on Luk 10:18.
Deceived
Rev., rightly, led astray. See on Mat 24:4.
Vincent: Luk 21:9 - Commotions Commotions ( ἀκαταστασίας )
From ἀ , not , and καθίστημι , to establish. Hence disestablishments; unsettlements....
Commotions (
From
Be not terrified (
Only here and Luk 24:37.
By and by (
Better as Rev., immediately.
Vincent: Luk 21:11 - Famines and pestilences Famines and pestilences ( λιμοὶ καὶ λοιμοὶ )
Some texts reverse the order of the words. A paronomasia or combination of lik...
Famines and pestilences (
Some texts reverse the order of the words. A paronomasia or combination of like-sounding words:
Vincent: Luk 21:11 - Fearful sights Fearful sights ( φοβητρά )
Only here in New Testament, and rare in classical Greek. In Septuagint, Isaiah 19:17. Not confined to sights...
Fearful sights (
Only here in New Testament, and rare in classical Greek. In Septuagint, Isaiah 19:17. Not confined to sights , but fearful things . Rev., better, terrors . Used in medical language by Hippocrates, of fearful objects imagined by the sick.
It shall turn (
Lit., turn out; issue.
To answer
See on answer, 1Pe 3:15.
Vincent: Luk 21:19 - Possess ye Possess ye ( κτήσεσθε )
Wrong. See on Luk 18:12. Rev. rightly, ye shall win.
Possess ye (
Wrong. See on Luk 18:12. Rev. rightly, ye shall win.
Vincent: Luk 21:22 - Vengeance Vengeance ( ἐκδικήσεως )
Of rendering full justice, or satisfaction. See on avenge , Luk 18:3.
Vengeance (
Of rendering full justice, or satisfaction. See on avenge , Luk 18:3.
Vincent: Luk 21:23 - Distress Distress ( ἀνάγκη )
Originally constraint, necessity; thence force or violence , and in the classical poets, distress , anguish.
Distress (
Originally constraint, necessity; thence force or violence , and in the classical poets, distress , anguish.
Vincent: Luk 21:24 - Edge Edge ( στόματι )
Lit., the mouth. So Wyc. Either in the sense of the foremost part, or picturing the sword as a devouring monster. I...
Led away captive
See on captives, Luk 4:18.
Vincent: Luk 21:24 - Trodden down Trodden down
Denoting the oppression and contempt which shall follow conquest.
Trodden down
Denoting the oppression and contempt which shall follow conquest.
Vincent: Luk 21:25 - Distress Distress ( συνοχὴ )
Only here and 2Co 2:4. Kindred with συνεχομένη , taken (Luk 4:38), on which see note. The original idea ...
Vincent: Luk 21:25 - With perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring With perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring
The A. V. follows the reading ἠχούσης , the participle, roaring. The proper reading i...
With perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring
The A. V. follows the reading
Vincent: Luk 21:25 - Waves Waves ( σάλου )
Only here in New Testament. The radical notion of the word is unsteady motion, especially the rolling swell of the sea. ...
Waves (
Only here in New Testament. The radical notion of the word is unsteady motion, especially the rolling swell of the sea. Rev., better, billows.
Vincent: Luk 21:26 - Failing Failing ( ἀποψυχόντων )
Only here in New Testament. The word originally means to leave off breathing; to swoon. Thus Homer, when...
Failing (
Only here in New Testament. The word originally means to leave off breathing; to swoon. Thus Homer, when Laertes recognizes Ulysses:
" He threw
Round his dear son his arms. The hardy chief,
Ulysses, drew him fainting (
Odyssey , xxiv., 846.
So also Sophocles, of Hector dragged behind Achilles' chariot:
" He breathed out his life (
Ajax , 1031.
Matthew alone uses the simple verb,
Expectation (
Only here and Act 12:11.
Vincent: Luk 21:26 - Shall be shaken Shall be shaken ( σαλευθήσονται )
Compare Mat 11:7; Luk 6:38; Act 4:31; Heb 12:26, Heb 12:27. The root of the verb is the same as ...
Vincent: Luk 21:28 - Look up Look up
See on Luk 13:11. Graphic, as implying being previously bowed down with sorrow.
Look up
See on Luk 13:11. Graphic, as implying being previously bowed down with sorrow.
Redemption (
See on lettest depart, Luk 2:29.
Vincent: Luk 21:30 - Ye see Ye see ( βλέποντες )
Lit., " looking , ye know," etc. Implying careful observation, with a view to determine the progress of the s...
Ye see (
Lit., " looking , ye know," etc. Implying careful observation, with a view to determine the progress of the season.
Know (
Perceive would be better.
Vincent: Luk 21:31 - Come to pass Come to pass ( γινόμενα )
The present participle. Rev., more correctly, " coming to pass'" in process of fulfilment. Compare Mar 13:...
Come to pass (
The present participle. Rev., more correctly, " coming to pass'" in process of fulfilment. Compare Mar 13:29.
Vincent: Luk 21:34 - Overcharged Overcharged ( βαρηζῶσιν )
Weighed down. Compare Luk 9:32; 2Co 5:4.
Vincent: Luk 21:34 - Surfeiting Surfeiting ( κραιπάλῃ )
Only here in New Testament. Derivation uncertain: akin to the Latin crapula , intoxication. Trench finds a...
Surfeiting (
Only here in New Testament. Derivation uncertain: akin to the Latin crapula , intoxication. Trench finds an equivalent in fulsomeness, in its original sense of fulness. In the medical writings it is used of drunken nausea or headache .
Vincent: Luk 21:34 - Drunkenness Drunkenness ( μέθῃ )
Compare are well drunk, Joh 2:10. This and kindred words in the New Testament always refer to intoxication, or tha...
Cares (
See on Mat 6:25.
Vincent: Luk 21:34 - Of this life Of this life ( βιωτικαῖς )
The rendering is too general; though it might be difficult to give a better. Βίος , life, means life...
Of this life (
The rendering is too general; though it might be difficult to give a better.
Suddenly (
Only here and 1Th 5:3.
Vincent: Luk 21:35 - As a snare As a snare
Join with the previous sentence: " come suddenly as a snare." Compare entangle, Mat 22:15.
As a snare
Join with the previous sentence: " come suddenly as a snare." Compare entangle, Mat 22:15.
Abode (
Only here and Mat 21:17.
Vincent: Luk 21:38 - Came early in the morning Came early in the morning ( ὤρθριζεν )
Only here in New Testament.
Came early in the morning (
Only here in New Testament.
Wesley -> Luk 21:1; Luk 21:5; Luk 21:5; Luk 21:5; Luk 21:8; Luk 21:9; Luk 21:11; Luk 21:12; Luk 21:13; Luk 21:16; Luk 21:17; Luk 21:18; Luk 21:19; Luk 21:21; Luk 21:22; Luk 21:24; Luk 21:24; Luk 21:24; Luk 21:25; Luk 21:28; Luk 21:29; Luk 21:30; Luk 21:31; Luk 21:32; Luk 21:34; Luk 21:35; Luk 21:36; Luk 21:36; Luk 21:36; Luk 21:37; Luk 21:38
From those on whom his eyes were fixed before. Mar 12:41.
Wesley: Luk 21:5 - Goodly stones Such as no engines now in use could have brought, or even set upon each other.
Such as no engines now in use could have brought, or even set upon each other.
Wesley: Luk 21:5 - Some of them (as an eye witness who lately measured them writes) were forty five cubits long, five high, and six broad; yet brought thither from another country.
five cubits long, five high, and six broad; yet brought thither from another country.
Wesley: Luk 21:5 - And gifts Which persons delivered from imminent dangers had, in accomplishment of their vows, hung on the walls and pillars. The marble of the temple was so whi...
Which persons delivered from imminent dangers had, in accomplishment of their vows, hung on the walls and pillars. The marble of the temple was so white, that it appeared like a mountain of snow at a distance. And the gilding of many parts made it, especially when the sun shone, a most splendid and beautiful spectacle. Mat 24:1; Mar 13:1.
Wesley: Luk 21:8 - I am the Christ; and the time is near When I will deliver you from all your enemies. They are the words of the seducers.
When I will deliver you from all your enemies. They are the words of the seducers.
Intestine broils; civil wars.
Wesley: Luk 21:11 - Fearful sights and signs from heaven Of which Josephus gives a circumstantial account.
Of which Josephus gives a circumstantial account.
Wesley: Luk 21:13 - It shall turn to you for a testimony Of your having delivered your own souls, and of their being without excuse.
Of your having delivered your own souls, and of their being without excuse.
Wesley: Luk 21:18 - Not a hair of your head A proverbial expression, shall perish - Without the special providence of God. And then, not before the time, nor without A full reward.
A proverbial expression, shall perish - Without the special providence of God. And then, not before the time, nor without A full reward.
Wesley: Luk 21:19 - In your patience possess ye your souls Be calm and serene, masters of yourselves, and superior to all irrational and disquieting passions. By keeping the government of your spirits, you wil...
Be calm and serene, masters of yourselves, and superior to all irrational and disquieting passions. By keeping the government of your spirits, you will both avoid much misery, and guard the better against all dangers.
Wesley: Luk 21:21 - Let them that are in the midst of it Where Jerusalem stands (that is, they that are in Jerusalem) depart out of it, before their retreat is cut off by the uniting of the forces near the c...
Where Jerusalem stands (that is, they that are in Jerusalem) depart out of it, before their retreat is cut off by the uniting of the forces near the city, and let not them that are in the adjacent countries by any means enter into it.
Particularly in Daniel.
Wesley: Luk 21:24 - They shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive Eleven hundred thousand perished in the siege of Jerusalem, and above ninety thousand were sold for slaves.
Eleven hundred thousand perished in the siege of Jerusalem, and above ninety thousand were sold for slaves.
Wesley: Luk 21:24 - So terribly was this prophecy fulfilled! And Jerusalem shall be trodden by the Gentiles That is, inhabited. So it was indeed. The land was sold, and no Jew suffered even to come within sight of Jerusalem. The very foundations of the city ...
That is, inhabited. So it was indeed. The land was sold, and no Jew suffered even to come within sight of Jerusalem. The very foundations of the city were ploughed up, and a heathen temple built where the temple of God had stood.
Wesley: Luk 21:24 - The times of the Gentiles That is, the times limited for their treading the city; which shall terminate in the full conversion of the Gentiles.
That is, the times limited for their treading the city; which shall terminate in the full conversion of the Gentiles.
Wesley: Luk 21:25 - And there shall be Before the great day, which was typified by the destruction of Jerusalem: signs - Different from those mentioned Luk 21:11, &c. Mat 24:29; Mar 13:24.
Wesley: Luk 21:28 - Now when these things Mentioned Luk 21:8, Luk 21:10, &c, begin to come to pass, look up with firm faith, and lift up your heads with joy: for your redemption out of many tr...
Wesley: Luk 21:29 - Behold the fig tree and all the trees Christ spake this in the spring, just before the passover; when all the trees were budding on the mount of Olives, where they then were.
Christ spake this in the spring, just before the passover; when all the trees were budding on the mount of Olives, where they then were.
Though none teach you.
Wesley: Luk 21:31 - The kingdom of God is nigh The destruction of the Jewish city, temple, and religion, to make way for the advancement of my kingdom.
The destruction of the Jewish city, temple, and religion, to make way for the advancement of my kingdom.
Wesley: Luk 21:32 - Till all things be effected All that has been spoken of the destruction of Jerusalem, to which the question, Luk 21:7, relates: and which is treated of from Luke 21:8-24.
All that has been spoken of the destruction of Jerusalem, to which the question, Luk 21:7, relates: and which is treated of from Luke 21:8-24.
Wesley: Luk 21:34 - Take heed, lest at any time your hearts be overloaded with gluttony and drunkenness And was there need to warn the apostles themselves against such sins as these? Then surely there is reason to warn even strong Christians against the ...
And was there need to warn the apostles themselves against such sins as these? Then surely there is reason to warn even strong Christians against the very grossest sins. Neither are we wise, if we think ourselves out of the reach of any sin: and so that day - Of judgment or of death, come upon you, even you that are not of this world - Unawares. Mat 24:42; Mar 13:33; Luk 12:35.
Careless and at ease.
This is the general conclusion of all that precedes.
Wesley: Luk 21:36 - That ye may be counted worthy This word sometimes signifies an honour conferred on a person, as when the apostles are said to be counted worthy to suffer shame for Christ, Act 5:41...
This word sometimes signifies an honour conferred on a person, as when the apostles are said to be counted worthy to suffer shame for Christ, Act 5:41. Sometimes meet or becoming: as when John the Baptist exhorts, to bring fruits worthy of repentance, Luk 3:8. And so to be counted worthy to escape, is to have the honour of it, and to be fitted or prepared for it.
With joy and triumph: not to fall before him as his enemies.
Wesley: Luk 21:37 - Now by day In the day time, he was teaching in the temple - This shows how our Lord employed his time after coming to Jerusalem: but it is not said, he was this ...
In the day time, he was teaching in the temple - This shows how our Lord employed his time after coming to Jerusalem: but it is not said, he was this day in the temple, and next morning the people came. It does not therefore by any means imply, that he came any more after this into the temple.
Wesley: Luk 21:38 - And all the people came early in the morning to hear him How much happier were his disciples in these early lectures, than the slumbers of the morning could have made them on their beds! Let us not scruple t...
How much happier were his disciples in these early lectures, than the slumbers of the morning could have made them on their beds! Let us not scruple to deny ourselves the indulgence of unnecessary sleep, that we may morning after morning place ourselves at his feet, receiving the instructions of his word, and seeking those of his Spirit.
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JFB: Luk 21:1 - looked up He had "sat down over against the treasury" (Mar 12:41), probably to rest, for He had continued long standing as he taught in the temple court (Mar 11...
JFB: Luk 21:1 - the rich, &c. "the people," says Mar 12:41 "cast money into the treasury, and many rich east in much"; that is, into chests deposited in one of the courts of the te...
JFB: Luk 21:2 - two mites "which make a farthing" (Mar 12:42), the smallest Jewish coin. "She might have kept one" [BENGEL].
"which make a farthing" (Mar 12:42), the smallest Jewish coin. "She might have kept one" [BENGEL].
JFB: Luk 21:3 - And he said "to His disciples," whom He "called to Him" (Mar 12:43), to teach from it a great future lesson.
"to His disciples," whom He "called to Him" (Mar 12:43), to teach from it a great future lesson.
In proportion to her means, which is God's standard (2Co 8:12).
JFB: Luk 21:4 - of their abundance Their superfluity; what they had to spare," or beyond what they needed.
Their superfluity; what they had to spare," or beyond what they needed.
JFB: Luk 21:4 - of her penury Or "want" (Mar 12:44) --her deficiency, of what was less than her own wants required, "all the living she had." Mark (Mar 12:44) still more emphatical...
Or "want" (Mar 12:44) --her deficiency, of what was less than her own wants required, "all the living she had." Mark (Mar 12:44) still more emphatically, "all that she had--her whole subsistence." Note: (1) As temple offerings are needed still for the service of Christ at home and abroad, so "looking down" now, as then "up," Me "sees" who "cast in," and how much. (2) Christ's standard of commendable offering is not our superfluity, but our deficiency--not what will never be missed, but what costs us some real sacrifice, and just in proportion to the relative amount of that sacrifice. (See 2Co 8:1-3.)
Of the Kingdom, in its full glory.
"I come not so very soon" (2Th 2:1-2) [STIER].
(See Luk 21:19; Isa 8:11-14).
JFB: Luk 21:9-11 - end not by and by Or immediately, not yet (Mat 24:6; Mar 13:7): that is, "Worse must come before all is over."
JFB: Luk 21:10 - Nation, &c. Matthew and Mark (Mat 24:8; Mar 13:8) add, "All these are the beginning of sorrows," or travail pangs, to which heavy calamities are compared (Jer 4:3...
The book of Acts verifies all this.
An opportunity of bearing testimony.
JFB: Luk 21:18 - not a hair . . . perish He had just said (Luk 21:16) they should be put to death; showing that this precious promise is far above immunity from mere bodily harm, and furnishi...
He had just said (Luk 21:16) they should be put to death; showing that this precious promise is far above immunity from mere bodily harm, and furnishing a key to the right interpretation of the ninety-first Psalm, and such like. Matthew adds the following (Mat 24:12): "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many," the many or, the most--the generality of professed disciples--"shall wax cold." But he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Sad illustrations of the effect of abounding iniquity in cooling the love of faithful disciples we have in the Epistle of James, written about this period referred to, and too frequently ever since (Heb 10:38-39; Rev 2:10). "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness, and then shall the end come" (Mat 24:14). God never sends judgment without previous warning; and there can be no doubt that the Jews, already dispersed over most known countries, had nearly all heard the Gospel "as a witness," before the end of the Jewish state. The same principle was repeated and will repeat itself to the end.
JFB: Luk 21:20-21 - by armies Encamped armies, that is, besieged: "the abomination of desolation" (meaning the Roman ensigns, as the symbols of an idolatrous, pagan, unclean power)...
Encamped armies, that is, besieged: "the abomination of desolation" (meaning the Roman ensigns, as the symbols of an idolatrous, pagan, unclean power) "spoken of by Daniel the prophet" (Dan 9:27) "standing where it ought not" (Mar 13:14). "Whoso readeth [that prophecy] let him understand" (Mat 24:15).
JFB: Luk 21:20-21 - Then . . . flee, &c. EUSEBIUS says the Christians fled to Pella, at the north extremity of Perea, being "prophetically directed"; perhaps by some prophetic intimation stil...
EUSEBIUS says the Christians fled to Pella, at the north extremity of Perea, being "prophetically directed"; perhaps by some prophetic intimation still more explicit than this, which still would be their chart.
"alas for."
JFB: Luk 21:23 - with child, &c. From the greater suffering it would involve; as also "flight in winter, and on the sabbath," which they were to "pray" against (Mat 24:20), the one as...
From the greater suffering it would involve; as also "flight in winter, and on the sabbath," which they were to "pray" against (Mat 24:20), the one as more trying to the body, the other to the soul. "For then shall be tribulation such as was not since the beginning of the world, nor ever shall be"--language not unusual in the Old Testament for tremendous calamities, though of this it may perhaps be literally said, "And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved, but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened" (Mat 24:21-22). But for this merciful "shortening," brought about by a remarkable concurrence of causes, the whole nation would have perished, in which there yet remained a remnant to be afterwards gathered out. Here in Matthew and Mark (Mat 24:24; Mar 13:22) are some particulars about "false Christs," who should, "if possible"--a precious clause--"deceive the very elect." (Compare 2Th 2:9-11; Rev 13:13.)
JFB: Luk 21:24 - Jerusalem . . . trodden down . . . until, &c. Implying (1) that one day Jerusalem shall cease to be "trodden down by the Gentiles" (Rev 11:2), as then by pagan so now by Mohammedan unbelievers; (2...
Implying (1) that one day Jerusalem shall cease to be "trodden down by the Gentiles" (Rev 11:2), as then by pagan so now by Mohammedan unbelievers; (2) that this shall be at the "completion" of "the times of the Gentiles," which from Rom 11:25 (taken from this) we conclude to mean till the Gentiles have had their full time of that place in the Church which the Jews in their time had before them--after which, the Jews being again "grafted into their own olive tree," one Church of Jew and Gentile together shall fill the earth (Rom. 11:1-36). What a vista this opens up!
JFB: Luk 21:25-28 - signs, &c. Though the grandeur of this language carries the mind over the head of all periods but that of Christ's second coming, nearly every expression will be...
Though the grandeur of this language carries the mind over the head of all periods but that of Christ's second coming, nearly every expression will be found used of the Lord's coming in terrible national judgments, as of Babylon, &c.; and from Luk 21:28, Luk 21:32, it seems undeniable that its immediate reference was to the destruction of Jerusalem, though its ultimate reference beyond doubt is to Christ's final coming.
JFB: Luk 21:28 - redemption From the oppression of ecclesiastical despotism and legal bondage by the total subversion of the Jewish state and the firm establishment of the evange...
From the oppression of ecclesiastical despotism and legal bondage by the total subversion of the Jewish state and the firm establishment of the evangelical kingdom (Luk 21:31). But the words are of far wider and more precious import. Matthew (Mat 24:30) says, "And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven," evidently something distinct from Himself, mentioned immediately after. What this was intended to mean, interpreters are not agreed. But as before Christ came to destroy Jerusalem, some appalling portents were seen in the air, so before His personal appearing it is likely that something analogous will be witnessed, though of what nature it is vain to conjecture.
JFB: Luk 21:32 - This generation Not "this nation," as some interpret it, which, though admissible in itself, seems very unnatural here. It is rather as in Luk 9:27.
Not "this nation," as some interpret it, which, though admissible in itself, seems very unnatural here. It is rather as in Luk 9:27.
All animal excesses, quenching spirituality.
JFB: Luk 21:36 - Watch . . . pray, &c. The two great duties which in prospect of trial are constantly enjoined. These warnings, suggested by the need of preparedness for the tremendous cala...
The two great duties which in prospect of trial are constantly enjoined. These warnings, suggested by the need of preparedness for the tremendous calamities approaching, and the total wreck of the existing state of things, are the general improvement of the whole discourse, carrying the mind forward to Judgment and Vengeance of another kind and on a grander and more awful scale--not ecclesiastical or political but personal, not temporal but eternal--when all safety and blessedness will be found to lie in being able to "STAND BEFORE THE SON OF MAN" in the glory of His personal appearing.
Of this His last week.
That is, at Bethany (Mat 21:17).
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Clarke: Luk 21:1 - The rich men casting their gifts into the treasury The rich men casting their gifts into the treasury - See all this, from Luk 21:1-4, explained on Mar 12:41-44 (note).
The rich men casting their gifts into the treasury - See all this, from Luk 21:1-4, explained on Mar 12:41-44 (note).
Clarke: Luk 21:2 - A certain poor widow A certain poor widow - A widow miserably poor; this is the proper import of πενιχραν, and her being miserably poor heightened the merit of ...
A certain poor widow - A widow miserably poor; this is the proper import of
Clarke: Luk 21:2 - Two mites Two mites - Which Mark says, Mar 12:42, make a farthing or quadrans, the fourth part of an As, or penny, as we term it. In Plutarch’ s time we ...
Two mites - Which Mark says, Mar 12:42, make a farthing or quadrans, the fourth part of an As, or penny, as we term it. In Plutarch’ s time we find the smallest piece of brass coin in use among the Romans was the quadrans, but it appears that a smaller piece of money was in circulation among the Jews in our Lord’ s time, called here, and in Mark, Mar 12:42, a
Clarke: Luk 21:5 - Goodly stones Goodly stones - Or, costly stones. It has been thought by some that this relates not so much to the stones of which the temple was built, as to the ...
Goodly stones - Or, costly stones. It has been thought by some that this relates not so much to the stones of which the temple was built, as to the precious stones with which it was decorated. For an account of the stones of the temple, see on Mar 13:1 (note)
Clarke: Luk 21:5 - And gifts And gifts - Or, consecrated things, αναθημασι . Αναθημα properly signifies a thing consecrated to sacred uses: Αναθεμα s...
And gifts - Or, consecrated things,
Clarke: Luk 21:6 - One stone upon another One stone upon another - This was literally fulfilled. See Mat 24:2.
One stone upon another - This was literally fulfilled. See Mat 24:2.
Clarke: Luk 21:8 - Many shall come in my name Many shall come in my name - Usurping my name: calling themselves the Messiah. See Mat 24:5. Concerning this prediction of the destruction of Jerusa...
Many shall come in my name - Usurping my name: calling themselves the Messiah. See Mat 24:5. Concerning this prediction of the destruction of Jerusalem, and its literal accomplishment, see the notes on Matthew 24:1-42 (note).
Clarke: Luk 21:9 - Commotions Commotions - Seditions and civil dissensions, with which no people were more agitated than the Jews.
Commotions - Seditions and civil dissensions, with which no people were more agitated than the Jews.
Clarke: Luk 21:11 - Fearful sights Fearful sights - What these were the reader will find in detail on Mat 24:7 (note).
Fearful sights - What these were the reader will find in detail on Mat 24:7 (note).
Clarke: Luk 21:12 - Synagogues Synagogues - Or, assemblies, etc. See these all explained on Mar 13:9 (note).
Synagogues - Or, assemblies, etc. See these all explained on Mar 13:9 (note).
Clarke: Luk 21:13 - It shall turn to you for a testimony It shall turn to you for a testimony - That is, it shall turn out on your part for a testimony to them (your persecutors) that you are thoroughly pe...
It shall turn to you for a testimony - That is, it shall turn out on your part for a testimony to them (your persecutors) that you are thoroughly persuaded of the truth of what you teach, and that you are no impostors.
Settle it therefore, etc. - See on Mat 10:19 (note).
Clarke: Luk 21:15 - I will give you a mouth and wisdom I will give you a mouth and wisdom - Στομα, a mouth, must appear plain to every person to be used here for a ready utterance, or eloquence in ...
I will give you a mouth and wisdom -
Clarke: Luk 21:18 - But there shall not a hair of your head perish But there shall not a hair of your head perish - A proverbial expression for, Ye shall not suffer any essential injury. Every genuine Christian shal...
But there shall not a hair of your head perish - A proverbial expression for, Ye shall not suffer any essential injury. Every genuine Christian shall escape when this desolation comes upon the Jewish state.
Clarke: Luk 21:19 - In your patience In your patience - Rather, your perseverance, your faithful continuance in my word and doctrine. Ye will preserve your souls. Ye shall escape the Ro...
In your patience - Rather, your perseverance, your faithful continuance in my word and doctrine. Ye will preserve your souls. Ye shall escape the Roman sword, and not one of you shall perish in the destruction of Jerusalem. Instead of
Clarke: Luk 21:22 - These be the days of vengeance These be the days of vengeance - See on Mat 24:21 (note).
These be the days of vengeance - See on Mat 24:21 (note).
Clarke: Luk 21:24 - They shall fall by the edge of the sword They shall fall by the edge of the sword - Those who perished in the siege are reckoned to be not less than eleven hundred thousand. See Mat 24:22
They shall fall by the edge of the sword - Those who perished in the siege are reckoned to be not less than eleven hundred thousand. See Mat 24:22
Clarke: Luk 21:24 - And shall be led away captive And shall be led away captive - To the number of ninety-seven thousand. See Josephus, War, b. vi. c. ix. s. 2, 3, and on Mat 24:31 (note)
And shall be led away captive - To the number of ninety-seven thousand. See Josephus, War, b. vi. c. ix. s. 2, 3, and on Mat 24:31 (note)
Clarke: Luk 21:24 - Trodden down of the Gentiles Trodden down of the Gentiles - Judea was so completely subjugated that the very land itself was sold by Vespasian; the Gentiles possessing it, while...
Trodden down of the Gentiles - Judea was so completely subjugated that the very land itself was sold by Vespasian; the Gentiles possessing it, while the Jews were either nearly all killed or led away into captivity
Clarke: Luk 21:24 - Of the Gentiles be fulfilled Of the Gentiles be fulfilled - Till the different nations of the earth, to whom God shall have given the dominion over this land, have accomplished ...
Of the Gentiles be fulfilled - Till the different nations of the earth, to whom God shall have given the dominion over this land, have accomplished all that which the Lord hath appointed them to do; and till the time of their conversion to God take place. But when shall this be? We know not. The nations are still treading down Jerusalem, and the end is known only to the Lord. See the note on Mat 24:31.
Clarke: Luk 21:25 - The sea and the waves roaring The sea and the waves roaring - Figuratively pointing out the immense Roman armies by which Judea was to be overrun and destroyed.
The sea and the waves roaring - Figuratively pointing out the immense Roman armies by which Judea was to be overrun and destroyed.
Clarke: Luk 21:26 - Men’ s hearts failing them for fear Men’ s hearts failing them for fear - Or, Men fainting away through fear, ( Αποψυχοντων ), being ready to die
Men’ s hearts failing them for fear - Or, Men fainting away through fear, (
Clarke: Luk 21:26 - Coming on the earth Coming on the earth - Or, Coming upon this land, οικουμενῃ . See this translation of the word vindicated in the note on Luk 2:1 (note).
Coming on the earth - Or, Coming upon this land,
Clarke: Luk 21:29 - He spake to them a parable He spake to them a parable - Illustrated all these predicted facts by the simile of a fig tree. See this explained on Mat 24:32 (note).
He spake to them a parable - Illustrated all these predicted facts by the simile of a fig tree. See this explained on Mat 24:32 (note).
Clarke: Luk 21:31 - The kingdom of God is nigh at hand The kingdom of God is nigh at hand - After the destruction of the Jewish state, the doctrine of Christ crucified shall be preached every where, and ...
The kingdom of God is nigh at hand - After the destruction of the Jewish state, the doctrine of Christ crucified shall be preached every where, and every where prevail.
Clarke: Luk 21:32 - This generation This generation - This race of men; but see on Mat 24:34 (note), and Mar 13:30 (note).
Clarke: Luk 21:34 - Take heed to yourselves Take heed to yourselves - See our Lord’ s parable, relative to this matter, explained, Mar 13:34 (note)
Take heed to yourselves - See our Lord’ s parable, relative to this matter, explained, Mar 13:34 (note)
Clarke: Luk 21:34 - Be overcharged Be overcharged - Literally, be made heavy, as is generally the case with those who have eaten or drank too much. Take heed that ye be not rendered s...
Be overcharged - Literally, be made heavy, as is generally the case with those who have eaten or drank too much. Take heed that ye be not rendered secure by an improper use of lawful things: do not make this earth your portion: expect its dissolution, and prepare to meet your God.
Clarke: Luk 21:35 - The face of the whole earth The face of the whole earth - Or, of this whole land. The land of Judea, on which these heavy judgments were to fall. See Luk 21:25; see also Luk 2:...
Clarke: Luk 21:36 - Watch ye therefore, and pray always Watch ye therefore, and pray always - Perhaps we should connect ες παντι καιρῳ, continually, with αγρυπνειτε, watch, as it...
Watch ye therefore, and pray always - Perhaps we should connect
Clarke: Luk 21:36 - That shall come to pass That shall come to pass - That is, the tribulations which are on their way to overwhelm and destroy the Jewish people. These are sufficiently stated...
That shall come to pass - That is, the tribulations which are on their way to overwhelm and destroy the Jewish people. These are sufficiently stated in the preceding verses
Clarke: Luk 21:36 - To stand before the Son of man To stand before the Son of man - To be acquitted, and to be condemned, are expressed, in Rom 14:4, by standing and falling. Those who were faithful ...
To stand before the Son of man - To be acquitted, and to be condemned, are expressed, in Rom 14:4, by standing and falling. Those who were faithful to the grace they had received were not only not destroyed in the destruction of Jerusalem, but became heralds of the grace and mercy of God to the nations. Thus they were counted worthy to stand before the Son of man - to minister salvation in his name.
Clarke: Luk 21:37 - And in the day time And in the day time - Or, every day - τας ἡμερας . This probably relates to the four last days of his life already mentioned
And in the day time - Or, every day -
Clarke: Luk 21:37 - Abode in the mount Abode in the mount - He taught all day in the temple, and withdrew every evening, and lodged in Bethany; a town at the foot, or on the declivity of ...
Abode in the mount - He taught all day in the temple, and withdrew every evening, and lodged in Bethany; a town at the foot, or on the declivity of the mount of Olives. See the note on Mat 21:17.
Clarke: Luk 21:38 - The people came early The people came early - He returned early from the mount of Olives, and the people came early in the morning to the temple to hear his teaching. For...
The people came early - He returned early from the mount of Olives, and the people came early in the morning to the temple to hear his teaching. For practical observations on the awful subject of this chapter, see Matthew 24 at the end.
Calvin: Luk 21:19 - In your patience Luk 21:19.In your patience Here Christ enjoins on his followers a different method of defending their life from what is dictated by carnal reason. For...
Luk 21:19.In your patience Here Christ enjoins on his followers a different method of defending their life from what is dictated by carnal reason. For naturally every man desires to place his life in safety; we collect from every quarter those aids which we think will be best, and avoid all danger; and, in short, we do not think that we are alive, if we are not properly defended. But Christ prescribes to us this defense of our life, that we should be always exposed to death, and walk
through fire, and water, and sword, (Psa 66:12.)
And, indeed, no man will commit his soul into the hands of God in a right manner, unless he have learned to live from day to day constantly prepared to die. 132 In a word, Christ orders us to possess our life both under the cross, and amidst the constant terrors of death.
Calvin: Luk 21:28 - And when these things begin to take place Luk 21:28.And when these things begin to take place Luke expresses more clearly the consolation by which Christ animates the minds of his followers; f...
Luk 21:28.And when these things begin to take place Luke expresses more clearly the consolation by which Christ animates the minds of his followers; for, though this sentence contains nothing different from the words of Matthew, which we have just now explained, yet it shows better for what purpose the angels will come, as we are told, to gather the elect. For it was necessary to contrast the joy of the godly with the general sorrow and distress of the world, and to point out the difference between them and the reprobate, that they might not view with horror the coming of Christ. We know that Scripture, when it speaks not only of the last judgment, but of all the judgments which God executes every day, describes them in a variety of ways, according as the discourse is addressed to believers or to unbelievers.
To what purpose is the day of the Lord to you?
says the prophet Amos, (Amo 5:18.)
It is a day of darkness and gloominess, 154 not of light; of sorrow, not of joy; of destruction, not of salvation. On the other hand, Zechariah (Zec 9:9) bids the daughter of Zion rejoice on account of the coming of her King; and justly, for—as Isaiah (Isa 35:4) tells us—the same day which brings wrath and vengeance to the reprobate brings good-will and redemption to believers.
Christ therefore shows that, at his coming, the light of joy will arise on his disciples, that they may rejoice in the approaching salvation, while the wicked are overwhelmed with terror. Accordingly, Paul distinguishes them by this mark, that they wait for the day or coming of the Lord, (1Co 1:7) for that which is their crown, and perfect happiness, and solace, is delayed till that day, (2Ti 4:8.) It is therefore called here (as in Rom 8:23) redemption; because we shall then obtain truly and perfectly the consequences of the deliverance obtained through Christ. Let our ears therefore be awake to the sound of the angel’s trumpet, which will then sound, not only to strike the reprobate with the dread of death, but to arouse the elect to a second life; that is, to call to the enjoyment of life those whom the Lord now quickens by the voice of his Gospel; for it is a sign of infidelity, to be afraid when the Son of God comes in person for our salvation.
Defender: Luk 21:5 - some spake of the temple This discussion initiated what has come to be known as Christ's Olivet discourse, which prophesied things to come beginning with the imminent destruct...
This discussion initiated what has come to be known as Christ's Olivet discourse, which prophesied things to come beginning with the imminent destruction of the temple (Luk 21:6), then the worldwide dispersion of the Jews (Luk 21:24) and the course of the ensuing age, climaxed by the second coming of Christ (Luk 21:27). The discourse is also reported in Matthew 24 and Mark 13, and one must carefully follow all three reports concurrently to see the discourse in its entirety. The most complete account is in Matthew 24."
Defender: Luk 21:11 - fearful sights Only Luke's account includes "fearful sights and great signs from heaven" among the signs of the nearness of Christ's return. In recent decades, many ...
Only Luke's account includes "fearful sights and great signs from heaven" among the signs of the nearness of Christ's return. In recent decades, many people have, indeed, reported seeing such things as U.F.O.'s and their associated phenomena, but the great majority of people have not. On the other hand the other signs (world wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes) are common knowledge to all. Perhaps there is a partial fulfillment in the man-made phenomena seen in space - the space probes, moon landings, orbiting satellites, space platforms and even giant radio telescopes searching for signals from the stars. Since only Luke mentions this, however, and since he mentions it last of all, perhaps this particular sign is still in the future (Rev 6:12-14), in contrast to the other signs which seem already to have been fulfilled (see note on Mat 24:7). At this point in time, we can hardly be dogmatic."
Defender: Luk 21:12 - before all these At this point, Christ reverts back to the course of the age between His ascension and the already mentioned signs of His imminent return.
At this point, Christ reverts back to the course of the age between His ascension and the already mentioned signs of His imminent return.
Defender: Luk 21:12 - being brought before kings Mark here adds the further note that they shall also be delivered up to councils and that in the synagogues they shall be beaten (Mar 13:9). Mention o...
Mark here adds the further note that they shall also be delivered up to councils and that in the synagogues they shall be beaten (Mar 13:9). Mention of being brought before councils for Christ's sake evidently goes well beyond the apostolic period, looking ahead to the persecution of Christian believers during the entire church age."
Defender: Luk 21:18 - perish The Lord is undoubtedly speaking here of the resurrection and future life, for many Christians later died as martyrs, including most of these disciple...
The Lord is undoubtedly speaking here of the resurrection and future life, for many Christians later died as martyrs, including most of these disciples."
Defender: Luk 21:19 - patience Literally, this can be read: "In your steadfastness, you will save your souls." Patience under persecution is a mark of true Christianity."
Literally, this can be read: "In your steadfastness, you will save your souls." Patience under persecution is a mark of true Christianity."
Defender: Luk 21:20 - compassed with armies In context, this sign refers to the future siege of Jerusalem by Titus, climaxing with its invasion and destruction in a.d. 70. Seeing Jerusalem surro...
In context, this sign refers to the future siege of Jerusalem by Titus, climaxing with its invasion and destruction in a.d. 70. Seeing Jerusalem surrounded by Roman armies would be the signal for believers to flee to the mountains. This event can be considered as a type of the coming flight during the great tribulation period, except that then the sign will be seeing the abomination of desolation set up in the rebuilt temple by the Antichrist (Mat 24:15, Mat 24:16). In the meantime, after the destruction of the temple by Titus in a.d. 70, Jerusalem was more completely "desolated" by Hadrian's armies in a.d. 135."
Defender: Luk 21:24 - into all nations This remarkable prophecy of Jesus was made approximately a whole century before it was finally fulfilled in a.d. 135, and it continued in effect then ...
This remarkable prophecy of Jesus was made approximately a whole century before it was finally fulfilled in a.d. 135, and it continued in effect then for about eighteen centuries, until the Jews finally began to return to their promised land of Israel beginning after World War I.
Defender: Luk 21:24 - times of the Gentiles Jerusalem, the great capital city of the Jews, continued to be under Gentile control until the Israelis recaptured it from the Arabs in 1967. In fact,...
Jerusalem, the great capital city of the Jews, continued to be under Gentile control until the Israelis recaptured it from the Arabs in 1967. In fact, the essential area of Jerusalem - the sacred site of its ancient temple - is still to this day under the control of the Muslim Arabs. Thus, the "times of the Gentiles" have not yet been fulfilled, nor will they be until Christ returns to reign there."
Defender: Luk 21:25 - with perplexity The distress and perplexity of the world's nation seem to increase each year, but this is nothing compared to that which is coming (Mar 13:19)."
The distress and perplexity of the world's nation seem to increase each year, but this is nothing compared to that which is coming (Mar 13:19)."
Compare to Rev 6:15-17."
Defender: Luk 21:27 - and great glory The coming of Christ in glory to reign on earth immediately follows the great tribulation (Mat 24:29, Mat 24:30)."
Defender: Luk 21:28 - begin to come to pass When all the signs given in the Olivet discourse are just beginning to be fulfilled, then Christ says His coming is very near. Although we cannot know...
When all the signs given in the Olivet discourse are just beginning to be fulfilled, then Christ says His coming is very near. Although we cannot know the date, we can be sure that He is coming very soon."
Defender: Luk 21:29 - all the trees This section (Luk 21:29-33) is also reported in Mat 24:32-35 and Mar 13:28-31. As noted in Matthew, the budding fig tree referred to the future return...
This section (Luk 21:29-33) is also reported in Mat 24:32-35 and Mar 13:28-31. As noted in Matthew, the budding fig tree referred to the future return of the Jews (still in a state of unbelief) to Israel. Only Luke, however, indicates that "all the trees" would simultaneously "shoot forth," along with the fig tree. This seems to indicate that Israel's neighboring nations, long dormant and of little consequence in world affairs, would again grow and become significant in the latter days. Witness the resurgence in recent decades of such ancient nations as Egypt, Syria, Iran (same as Persia), Iraq (same as Assyro/Babylonia), and others."
Defender: Luk 21:34 - come upon you unawares These verses (Luk 21:34-36) appear only in Luke. The emphasis on the suddenness of the coming of "that day" can only apply to the initial phase of Chr...
These verses (Luk 21:34-36) appear only in Luke. The emphasis on the suddenness of the coming of "that day" can only apply to the initial phase of Christ's second coming, or "the rapture" (1Jo 2:28)."
Defender: Luk 21:35 - the whole earth The suddenness of the event will take place on the whole earth simultaneously, as Christ had said (Luk 17:34-36)."
The suddenness of the event will take place on the whole earth simultaneously, as Christ had said (Luk 17:34-36)."
Defender: Luk 21:36 - stand before Only those will "stand before the Son of man" who are "accounted worthy" to be taken at the rapture. There apparently is a real possibility that one m...
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TSK: Luk 21:1 - and saw // the treasury and saw : Mar 7:11-13, Mar 12:41-44
the treasury : Jos 6:19, Jos 6:24; 1Ki 14:26; 2Ki 24:13; 2Ch 36:18; Neh 13:13; Mat 27:6; Joh 8:20
and saw : Mar 7:11-13, Mar 12:41-44
the treasury : Jos 6:19, Jos 6:24; 1Ki 14:26; 2Ki 24:13; 2Ch 36:18; Neh 13:13; Mat 27:6; Joh 8:20
TSK: Luk 21:3 - Of // more Of : Luk 4:25, Luk 9:27, Luk 12:44; Act 4:27, Act 10:34
more : Exo 35:21-29; Mar 12:43, Mar 12:44, Mar 14:8, Mar 14:9; 2Co 8:2, 2Co 8:3, 2Co 8:12, 2Co...
TSK: Luk 21:6 - there there : Luk 19:44-48; 1Ki 9:7-9; 2Ch 7:20-22; Isa 64:10,Isa 64:11; Jer 7:11-14; Jer 26:6, Jer 26:9, Jer 26:18; Lam 2:6-8, Lam 4:1, Lam 5:18; Eze 7:20-...
TSK: Luk 21:7 - when // what when : Luk 21:32; Dan 12:6, Dan 12:8; Mat 24:3; Mar 13:3, Mar 13:4; Joh 21:21, Joh 21:22; Act 1:6, Act 1:7
what : Luk 21:20,Luk 21:21, Luk 21:27, Luk ...
TSK: Luk 21:8 - Take // for // and the time Take : Jer 29:8; Mat 24:4, Mat 24:5, Mat 24:11, Mat 24:23-25; Mar 13:5, Mar 13:6, Mar 13:21-23; 2Co 11:13-15; Eph 5:6; 2Th 2:3, 2Th 2:9-11; 2Ti 3:13; ...
TSK: Luk 21:9 - when // but when : Luk 21:18, Luk 21:19; Psa 27:1-3, Psa 46:1, Psa 46:2, Psa 112:7; Pro 3:25, Pro 3:26; Isa 8:12, Isa 51:12, Isa 51:13; Jer 4:19, Jer 4:20; Mat 24...
TSK: Luk 21:10 - Nation shall Nation shall : This portended the dissensions, insurrections, and mutual slaughter of the Jews, the open wars of different tetrarchies, and the civil ...
Nation shall : This portended the dissensions, insurrections, and mutual slaughter of the Jews, the open wars of different tetrarchies, and the civil wars in Italy between Otho and Vitellius. 2Ch 15:5, 2Ch 15:6; Hag 2:21, Hag 2:22; Zec 14:2, Zec 14:3, Zec 14:13; Mar 13:8; Act 2:19, Act 2:20, Act 11:28; Heb 12:27; Rev 6:2-12
and great signs : Luk 21:25-27; Mat 24:29, Mat 24:30
TSK: Luk 21:12 - before // for before : Luk 11:49-51; Mat 10:16-25, Mat 22:6, Mat 23:34-36, Mat 24:9, Mat 24:10; Mar 13:9-13; Joh 15:20, Joh 16:2, Joh 16:3; Act 4:3-7, Act 5:17-19, ...
before : Luk 11:49-51; Mat 10:16-25, Mat 22:6, Mat 23:34-36, Mat 24:9, Mat 24:10; Mar 13:9-13; Joh 15:20, Joh 16:2, Joh 16:3; Act 4:3-7, Act 5:17-19, Act 5:40, Act 6:12-15, Act 7:57-60, Act 8:3, Act 9:4; Act 12:1-4, Act 16:22-26, Act 21:30,Act 21:31, Act 22:30, Act 24:1-9, Act 25:1, Act 25:2, Act 25:11, Act 25:12, Act 25:22-25; Act 26:2-11; 1Th 2:15, 1Th 2:16; 1Pe 4:12-14; Rev 2:10
for : 1Pe 2:13
TSK: Luk 21:15 - I will // which I will : Luk 24:45; Exo 4:11, Exo 4:12; Pro 2:6; Jer 1:9; Act 2:4, Act 4:8-13, Act 4:31-33; Eph 6:19; Col 4:3, Col 4:4; Jam 1:5
which : Act 6:10, Act ...
TSK: Luk 21:16 - ye shall // and some ye shall : Jer 9:4, Jer 12:6; Mic 7:5, Mic 7:6; Mat 10:21; Mar 13:12
and some : Act 7:59, Act 12:2, Act 26:10,Act 26:11; Rev 2:13, Rev 6:9, Rev 12:11
TSK: Luk 21:17 - ye // for ye : Mat 10:22, Mat 24:9; Mar 13:13; Joh 7:7, Joh 15:19, Joh 17:14
for : Luk 6:22; Mat 5:11; Joh 15:21; Act 9:16; 2Co 4:5, 2Co 4:11, 2Co 12:10; Phi 1:...
TSK: Luk 21:19 - -- Luk 8:15; Psa 27:13, Psa 27:14, Psa 37:7, Psa 40:1; Rom 2:7, Rom 5:3, Rom 8:25, Rom 15:4; 1Th 1:3; 2Th 3:5; Heb 6:11, Heb 6:15, Heb 10:36; Jam 1:3, Ja...
TSK: Luk 21:21 - flee // and let them flee : Accordingly, when Cestius Gallus came against Jerusalem, and unexpectedly raised the siege, Josephus states, that many of the noble Jews depart...
flee : Accordingly, when Cestius Gallus came against Jerusalem, and unexpectedly raised the siege, Josephus states, that many of the noble Jews departed out of the city, as out of a sinking ship; and when Vespasian afterwards drew towards it, a great multitude fled to the mountains. And we learn from Eusebius, and Epiphanius, that at this juncture, all who believed in Christ left Jerusalem, and removed to Pella, and other places beyond Jordan; and so escaped the general shipwreck of their country, that we do not read of one who perished in Jerusalem. Luk 17:31-33; Gen 19:17, Gen 19:26; Exo 9:20,Exo 9:21; Pro 22:3; Mat 24:16; Mar 13:15
and let them : Num 16:26; Jer 6:1, Jer 35:11, Jer 37:12; Rev 18:4
TSK: Luk 21:22 - the days // all the days : Isa 34:8, Isa 61:2; Jer 51:6; Rom 2:5; 2Pe 2:9, 2Pe 3:7
all : Lev. 26:14-33; Deut. 28:15-68, Deu 29:19-28, Deu 32:34, Deu 32:43; Psa 69:22-...
the days : Isa 34:8, Isa 61:2; Jer 51:6; Rom 2:5; 2Pe 2:9, 2Pe 3:7
all : Lev. 26:14-33; Deut. 28:15-68, Deu 29:19-28, Deu 32:34, Deu 32:43; Psa 69:22-28, Psa 149:7-9; Isa 65:12-16; Dan 9:26, Dan 9:27; Zec 11:1-3, Zec 14:1, Zec 14:2; Mal 4:1; Mar 13:19, Mar 13:20
TSK: Luk 21:23 - woe // great woe : Luk 23:29; Deu 28:56, Deu 28:57; Lam 4:10; Heb 9:12-17, Heb 13:16; Mat 24:19; Mar 13:17
great : Luk 19:27, Luk 19:43; Mat 21:41, Mat 21:44; 1Th ...
TSK: Luk 21:24 - led // Jerusalem // until led : Deu 28:64-68
Jerusalem : Isa 5:5, Isa 63:18; Lam 1:15; Rev 11:2
until : Isa 66:12, Isa 66:19; Dan 9:27, Dan 12:7; Mal 1:11; Rom 11:25
TSK: Luk 21:25 - signs // upon // with // the sea signs : Isa 13:10,Isa 13:13, Isa 13:14, Isa 24:23; Jer 4:23; Eze 32:7, Eze 32:8; Joe 2:30,Joe 2:31; Amo 8:9, Amo 8:10; Mat 24:29, Mat 27:45; Mar 13:24...
TSK: Luk 21:26 - hearts // for the hearts : Lev 26:36; Deu 28:32-34, Deu 28:65-67; Heb 10:26, Heb 10:27
for the : Mat 24:29; Mar 13:25; 2Pe 3:10-12
hearts : Lev 26:36; Deu 28:32-34, Deu 28:65-67; Heb 10:26, Heb 10:27
for the : Mat 24:29; Mar 13:25; 2Pe 3:10-12
TSK: Luk 21:27 - see // with see : Dan 7:13; Mat 24:30, Mat 26:64; Mar 13:26; Act 1:9-11; Rev 1:7, Rev 14:14
with : Mat 16:27, Mat 16:28, Mat 25:31
TSK: Luk 21:28 - look // redemption look : Psa 98:5-9; Isa 12:1-3, Isa 25:8, Isa 25:9, Isa 60:1, Isa 60:2
redemption : Rom 8:19, Rom 8:23; Eph 1:14, Eph 4:30
look : Psa 98:5-9; Isa 12:1-3, Isa 25:8, Isa 25:9, Isa 60:1, Isa 60:2
Behold : Mat 24:32-35; Mar 13:28-30
TSK: Luk 21:31 - when // the kingdom when : Luk 12:51-57; Mat 16:1-4
the kingdom : Heb 10:37; Jam 5:9; 1Pe 4:7
when : Luk 12:51-57; Mat 16:1-4
TSK: Luk 21:33 - -- Psa 102:26; Isa 40:8, Isa 51:6; Mat 5:18, Mat 24:35; Mar 13:31; 1Pe 1:25; 2Pe 3:7-14; Rev 20:11
TSK: Luk 21:34 - take // your hearts // surfeiting // cares // that day take : Luk 21:8, Luk 17:3; Mar 13:9; Heb 12:15
your hearts : Luk 12:45; Lev 10:9; Pro 21:4; Isa 28:7, Isa 56:10-12; Hos 4:11; Rom 13:11-13; 1Th 5:6-8;...
take : Luk 21:8, Luk 17:3; Mar 13:9; Heb 12:15
your hearts : Luk 12:45; Lev 10:9; Pro 21:4; Isa 28:7, Isa 56:10-12; Hos 4:11; Rom 13:11-13; 1Th 5:6-8; 1Pe 4:3-7
surfeiting : Deu 29:19; 1Sa 25:36; Isa 28:1-3; 1Co 5:11, 1Co 6:10; Gal 5:20
cares : Luk 8:14, Luk 10:41; Mat 13:22; Mar 4:19; Phi 4:6
that day : Luk 12:46; Psa 35:8; Mat 24:39-50; Mar 13:35-37; 1Th 5:2-4; 2Pe 3:10,2Pe 3:14; Rev 3:3
TSK: Luk 21:35 - as // dwell // of the whole earth as : Psa 11:6; Ecc 9:12; Isa 24:17, Isa 24:18; Jer 48:43, Jer 48:44; Rev 16:15
dwell : Luk 17:37; Gen 7:4; Act 17:26
of the whole earth : Or, ""of thi...
TSK: Luk 21:36 - Watch // pray // accounted // stand Watch : Luk 12:37-40; Mat 24:42, Mat 25:13, Mat 26:41; Mar 13:33, Mar 13:37; 1Co 16:13; 2Ti 4:5; 1Pe 4:7, 1Pe 5:8
pray : Luk 18:1; Job 27:10; Act 10:2...
TSK: Luk 21:37 - the day time // mount the day time : Luk 22:39; Mat 21:17; Mar 11:12; Joh 12:1
mount : Luk 19:37; Zec 14:4; Mat 26:30; Act 1:12
kecilkan semuaTafsiran/Catatan -- Catatan Kata/Frasa (per Ayat)
Poole: Luk 21:1 - -- Luk 21:1-4 Christ values the poor widow’ s two mites above all
the larger offerings of the rich,
Luk 21:5,6 foretells the destruction of th...
Luk 21:1-4 Christ values the poor widow’ s two mites above all
the larger offerings of the rich,
Luk 21:5,6 foretells the destruction of the temple,
Luk 21:7-24 the signs and calamities that should precede and
accompany it,
Luk 21:25-33 and what should happen at the time of the Son of
man’ s coming.
Luk 21:31-38 He exhorteth to watchfulness and prayer.
Ver. 1-4. We met with this piece of history, Mar 12:41-44 . Mark telleth us, that Christ was sitting right over against the treasury. For other things necessary to be known to understand this piece of history, See Poole on "Mar 12:41" , and following verses to Mar 12:44 .
Poole: Luk 21:5-6 - goodly stones // See Poole on "Mat 24:1 " Ver. 5,6. Matthew and Mark say, that some of his disciples spake these words to him, and received this answer, as he was going out of the temple. For...
Ver. 5,6. Matthew and Mark say, that some of his disciples spake these words to him, and received this answer, as he was going out of the temple. For the
goodly stones which the disciples admired, we are told that there were some of them forty-five cubits long, five in depth, and six in breadth. The gifts here mentioned are called in the Greek,
See Poole on "Mat 24:1" , See Poole on "Mat 24:2" , and See Poole on "Mar 13:1" , See Poole on "Mar 13:2" .
Poole: Luk 21:7 - -- Mark saith, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately. Matthew brings two things more within the compass of their question, viz. What ...
Mark saith, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately. Matthew brings two things more within the compass of their question, viz. What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? Our Saviour answereth this question from Luk 21:8-32 . The most of what he saith we have before met with in Matthew and Mark. It is the harder to distinguish between the signs Christ giveth of the destruction of Jerusalem and of the day of judgment, because the signs of both are generally the same, and most divines think that God in the destruction of Jerusalem intended to give a specimen of the general conflagration, and ruin of the world at the last day; so as signs of the same kind with those seen before Jerusalem was destroyed, shall be seen before the great and terrible day of our Lord’ s coming to judge the world.
Poole: Luk 21:8 - See Poole on "Mat 24:4 " See Poole on "Mat 24:4" , See Poole on "Mat 24:5" , See Poole on "Mar 13:5" , and See Poole on "Mar 13:6" . This happened, and was abundantly fulf...
See Poole on "Mat 24:4" , See Poole on "Mat 24:5" , See Poole on "Mar 13:5" , and See Poole on "Mar 13:6" . This happened, and was abundantly fulfilled, before the destruction of Jerusalem, and probably will receive a further fulfilling in the latter end of the world. But before the destruction of Jerusalem it was, as Josephus assures us, fulfilled in many, particularly:
1. In one Theudas, whether the same mentioned by Gamaliel, Act 5:36 , or some other of that name, is uncertain.
2. An Egyptian sorcerer, mentioned Act 21:38 .
3. One Dositheus, a Samaritan.
4. Another in the time of Festus’ s government.
5. Simon Magus is also reckoned for one, Act 8:9 . He boasted he was the great power of God. Others also reckon one Menander, a disciple of Simon Magus.
It is certain there were many who arrogated to themselves the name of the Messiah, to countenance their heading of a faction. There have also been many since the destruction of Jerusalem, and probably will be many more before the end of the world, 2Ti 4:3 2Pe 2:1 1Jo 2:18 .
Poole: Luk 21:9-11 - -- Ver. 9-11. See Poole on "Mat 24:6" , See Poole on "Mat 24:7" , and See Poole on "Mar 13:8" . Time is the best interpreter of prophecies: what shal...
Ver. 9-11. See Poole on "Mat 24:6" , See Poole on "Mat 24:7" , and See Poole on "Mar 13:8" . Time is the best interpreter of prophecies: what shall be seen of these before the end of the world we are yet to observe, but the destruction of Jerusalem is past many hundreds of years since. What commotions were before that, we must learn out of civil historians, who tell us of divers. Josephus telleth us of an insurrection made by those of Judea against the Samaritans, Romans, and Syrians; and of the Romans against the Jews, to the destruction of twenty thousand Jews: as also of those of Scythopolis, who destroyed of the Jews thirteen thousand; of the Ascalonites, who destroyed of them two thousand five hundred; of those of Alexandria, who destroyed of them fifty thousand; of those of Damascus, who slew of them ten thousand. They tell us also of many more seditions, during the government of Felix, Festus, Albinus, Florus, &c.
The text speaks further of earthquakes; the Greek word signifieth no more than concussions and shakings, but historians tell us of several earthquakes that happened (though not in Judea) before the destruction of Jerusalem; one at Rome, in Nero’ s time; another in Asia, which destroyed three cities, &c.
For famines, we read of one in Scripture prophesied of by Agabus, Act 11:28 . Twelve years after Christ’ s death, there was another in Greece; and four years after, at Rome.
For the fearful sights, and great signs from heaven, Josephus tells us of a comet, which for a year together in the form of a sword pointed over the city; a light that shined in the night in the temple, and made it as bright as if it had been noon day. He tells us also of a neat beast bringing forth a lamb in the midst of the temple; of the strange opening of the gates of the temple; of visions of chariots and armed men; of a voice heard in the temple, inviting those who were there to be gone; as also of a man (whom he names) who for seven years and five months together before the siege went about crying, Woe, woe to Jerusalem! And could with no punishments (which they thought fit to inflict) be restrained, &c. These were great signs both from heaven and earth.
Poole: Luk 21:12 - -- We have all this justified from holy writ, Act 4:3 Act 5:18 Act 7:4 16:24 . What of this shall be seen before the end of the world, time must show;...
We have all this justified from holy writ, Act 4:3 Act 5:18 Act 7:4 16:24 . What of this shall be seen before the end of the world, time must show; though the prophecies of holy writ speak enough of that also.
Poole: Luk 21:13 - -- That is, your persecution shall turn to you for a testimony: for a testimony against your adversaries; so as they themselves shall be brought by yo...
That is, your persecution shall turn to you for a testimony: for a testimony against your adversaries; so as they themselves shall be brought by your confession of me to own me as the true Messiah; and their cruelty, which they mask under the vizor of religion, shall be openly detected, and it shall at last appear to all the world, that the judgments of God are just, for the cruelty they have exercised upon you. And to you it shall be for a testimony; you shall have a more ampler occasion of testifying, both before kings and great men, that I am the true Messiah. Your faith, patience, and constancy shall be made more manifest; you shall also testify that my kingdom is not of this world, and that my disciples care not to expect a terrene felicity. They shall also be a testimony to you, that you expect not your portion and felicity in this, but in another life.
Poole: Luk 21:14-15 - -- Ver. 14,15. See Poole on "Mat 10:19" , See Poole on "Mat 10:20" , See Poole on "Mar 13:11" . We must not think that our Saviour by this forbids us...
Ver. 14,15. See Poole on "Mat 10:19" , See Poole on "Mat 10:20" , See Poole on "Mar 13:11" . We must not think that our Saviour by this forbids us what is naturally impossible for us to avoid, that is, the forming of those words first in our thoughts which we speak, nor yet a prudent thinking beforehand what we should speak; but an anxious thinking what we should speak, such a thinking as should argue a distrust in God to carry its through with that testimony which he calleth us forth to give.
For, saith he, I will give you a mouth and wisdom. So he promised Moses, that he would be with his mouth, and teach him what to say, Exo 4:12,15 . And he tells Ezekiel, that he would open his mouth, Eze 3:27 . Here he promises the disciples a mouth and wisdom, that is, such wisdom as should guide their tongues when they should be called out to testify for him. This was made good to Stephen, Act 6:9,10 ; the Libertines, Cyrenians, Alexandrians, those of Cilicia and Asia, were not able to resist the wisdom and spirit by which he spake. Thus it fared with Peter and John, Act 4:8-13 .
By resist we must understand conquer, or victoriously resist. The enemies of the gospel have been always opposing and resisting the patrons and witnesses of and for the truth, but never yet made a conquest: let any indifferent reader but read, and judge the accounts we have of the conflicts between the papists and the protestants in the beginning of the Reformation, or between the papists and the martyrs in Queen Mary’ s days in this nation, and judge on whose side there was most Scripture and reason. This promise hath been fulfilling from Christ’ s time even to this day. It is true, the enemies have been able to kill the persons of Christ’ s disciples; they stoned Stephen, killed James with the sword, Act 7:12 ; they crucified Peter and Andrew, stoned Philip, banished John into Patmos, flayed Bartholomew, beheaded Matthew, and various ways destroyed many in the first and most furious times, and have slain many thousands since; but the truths which they preached prevailed.
Poole: Luk 21:16-17 - -- Ver. 16,17. See Poole on "Mat 24:9" , See Poole on "Mat 24:10" , See Poole on "Mar 8:12" , See Poole on "Mar 8:13" .
Poole: Luk 21:18 - -- It is a proverbial speech, signifying that they should have no hurt or damage by any thing which their enemies should do against them. When at the l...
It is a proverbial speech, signifying that they should have no hurt or damage by any thing which their enemies should do against them. When at the last you come to cast up your accounts, you shall find you have lost nothing, and your enemies shall also find that they have gained nothing.
Poole: Luk 21:19 - Possess your souls Patience is either passive, seen in a quiet, free, and courageous suffering those evils which God will please in his providence to order us for our ...
Patience is either passive, seen in a quiet, free, and courageous suffering those evils which God will please in his providence to order us for our portion; or active, seen in a quiet believing, waiting for, and expectation of what God hath promised.
Possess your souls that is, yourselves; do not decline suffering for my name’ s sake, but live in the exercise of Christian courage and fortitude until the Lord will please to release you. In this sense James expounds this prase, Jam 1:4 , But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Others say, possess your souls is the same with save your souls. So it seems to be expounded by Mat 24:13 , and Mar 8:13 , But he that shall endure to the end shall be saved.
Poole: Luk 21:20-22 - -- Ver. 20-22. After our Saviour’ s ascension, the seditions amongst the Jews were so many, and they rebelled so often against the Romans, during t...
Ver. 20-22. After our Saviour’ s ascension, the seditions amongst the Jews were so many, and they rebelled so often against the Romans, during the governments of Felix, Festus, Albinus, and Florus, that the Romans resolved wholly to destroy them, and to that purpose Titus Vespasian was sent with an army against them, who took the city. Our Saviour foresaw, that when that time should come there would be some vain persons full of stomach for their liberties, that would be prophesying their deliverance, and encouraging them to hold out to the last. He warns his disciples to give no credit to them, for God would certainly deliver the city into their hands; therefore he advises them, as soon as they should see the city besieged, they should all shift for themselves as first as they could, for there was no true ground to hope for any deliverance. The time of God’ s vengeance was come, when God would most certainly fulfil against that place whatsoever he had foretold against it.
Poole: Luk 21:23-24 - trodden down by the Gentiles // Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled Ver. 23,24. Josephus tells us, that in the wars which ended in the taking of Jerusalem, by the famine and the sword there perished one million one hu...
Ver. 23,24. Josephus tells us, that in the wars which ended in the taking of Jerusalem, by the famine and the sword there perished one million one hundred thousand Jews, and ninety seven thousand were carried into captivity. Jerusalem ever since that time hath been
trodden down by the Gentiles the Romans, Saracens, Franks, and is at this day trodden of the Turks.
Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled Some from this text think, that there shall be a time when the Jews shall repossess the city of Jerusalem. Whether any such thing can be from hence gathered, I doubt. Some here by the times of the Gentiles understand all that time between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world. Others, the time when the gospel should be carried over all the world. But their opinion seemeth to me most probable, who interpret it of the time of God’ s patience with the Gentiles. As the Jews have filled up their measure, and now the wrath of God is come upon them to the uttermost, so the Gentiles shall have their time also. The Romans have had their time, the Turks now have their time; but their glass is also running out, there will be a fulfilling of their time too, and whether then another sort of barbarians shall possess it, or the Jews or Christians shall recover it, time must interpret.
Poole: Luk 21:25-26 - -- Ver. 25,26. We may easily imagine, that this was eminently fulfilled in the siege of Jerusalem, that men’ s hearts failed them for fear; and for...
Ver. 25,26. We may easily imagine, that this was eminently fulfilled in the siege of Jerusalem, that men’ s hearts failed them for fear; and for prodigies, we are told of enough, both by Josephus and Tacitus, the latter tells us, that armies were seen fighting in the air with glistering armour, and the temple seemed all as on fire with lightning; he also tells us of the voice heard, and throwing open of the doors of the temple, before mentioned; but tells us few were affected, but built hopes upon a tradition they had, That now was the time ut valesceret Oriens; which was true enough, but not in their sense. But what is spoken here certainly relates to the day of judgment, before which prodigious things will be seen, 2Pe 3:10,12 ; and it follows, (see Luk 21:27,28 ).
Poole: Luk 21:27-28 - -- Ver. 27,28. Matthew seemeth to expound this, Mat 24:31 ; so doth Mar 13:27 . Both speak to the same sense: And he shall send his angels with a great...
Ver. 27,28. Matthew seemeth to expound this, Mat 24:31 ; so doth Mar 13:27 . Both speak to the same sense: And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from, one end of heaven to the other. This is certainly to be understood of the day of judgment, when the saints shall be glorified as the sons of God by adoption, and obtain the redemption of the body, Rom 8:23 .
Poole: Luk 21:29-33 - -- Ver. 29-33. We had this same parable both in Matthew and Mark. See Poole on "Mat 24:32" , and following verses to Mat 24:35 . See Poole on "Mar 13:...
Poole: Luk 21:34-36 - That ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass // and to stand before the Son of man Ver. 34-36. I take the Luk 21:34 to be a good exposition of the term watch, Luk 21:36 . Avoid sin industriously, in a prospect of my coming to judg...
Ver. 34-36. I take the Luk 21:34 to be a good exposition of the term watch, Luk 21:36 . Avoid sin industriously, in a prospect of my coming to judgment: for sin is compared to sleep, Rom 13:11 Eph 5:14 ; and as he that watcheth doth not only wake, but setteth himself designedly to forbear sleep, in order to some end; so he who keepeth the spiritual watch must set himself designedly to avoid sin, upon a prospect of Christ’ s coming, and the uncertainty of it. Particularly he cautions his disciples against luxury and worldly mindedness. The first he expresses under the notions of gluttony and drunkenness, which are two eminent species of it.
The latter, under the notion of the cares of this life; not necessary and provident cares, but superfluous and distracting cares. These things he presseth them to avoid, lest they should be surprised by Christ’ s coming, as he tells them the most of the world would be.
He further exhorteth them to pray always; the sense of which precept we showed largely in our notes on Luk 18:1 .
He further presseth both these duties in those words,
That ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass those that should come to pass at or before the destruction of Jerusalem, or afterward;
and to stand before the Son of man that is, in the last judgment; for, The ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous, Psa 1:5 .
Poole: Luk 21:37-38 - came early in the morning to hear him Ver. 37,38 In these two verses our evangelist letteth us knew how Christ spent those few days which he had yet to live. In the day time he was in the...
Ver. 37,38 In these two verses our evangelist letteth us knew how Christ spent those few days which he had yet to live. In the day time he was in the temple preaching; in the evening he was on the mount of Olives praying; to teach all those, who as under shepherds derive from him, who is the true and chief Shepherd, how they should spend their time, preaching and praying. Though the scribes and Pharisees and Sadducees, and the chief of the Jews, maligned and despised him, yet many of the people paid him a due respect, and
came early in the morning to hear him In the world’ s reception and entertainment of Christ, that of the apostle was verified, Not many rich, not many wise, &c.; but the poor of this world hath God chosen.
Lightfoot -> Luk 21:24
Lightfoot: Luk 21:24 - Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, ...
And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.  
[Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.] "Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled ": and what then? In what sense is this word until to be understood? Let every one have his conjecture, and let me be allowed mine. I am well assured our Saviour is discoursing about the fall and overthrow of Jerusalem; but I doubt, whether he touches upon the restoration of it: nor can I see any great reason to affirm, that the times of the Gentiles will be fulfilled before the end of the world itself. But as to this controversy, I shall not at present meddle with it. And yet, in the mean time, I cannot but wonder that the disciples, having so plainly heard these things from the mouth of their master, what concerned the destruction both of the place and nation, should be so quickly asking, "Lord, wilt thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" Nor do I less wonder to find the learned Beza expounding the very following verse Luk 21:25 after this manner: "Then shall there be the signs in the sun, etc.; that is, after those times are fulfilled, which were allotted for the salvation of the Gentiles, and vengeance upon the Jews, concerning which St. Paul discourses copiously." Rom 11:25; etc: when, indeed, nothing could be said clearer for the confutation of that exposition, than that of Luk 21:32; "Verily, I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away till all be fulfilled." It is strange this should be no more observed, as it ought to have been, by himself and divers others, when, in truth, these very words are as a gnomon to the whole chapter. All the other passages of the chapter fall in with Matthew_24 and Mark_13, where we have placed those notes that were proper; and shall repeat nothing here. Which method I have taken in several places in this evangelist, where he relates passages that have been related before, and which I have had occasion to handle as I met with them.
Haydock: Luk 21:3 - -- Whatever we offer to the Almighty with a good intention is acceptable to him; for he regards not the gift, but the heart of the giver. (Ven. Bede) ---...
Whatever we offer to the Almighty with a good intention is acceptable to him; for he regards not the gift, but the heart of the giver. (Ven. Bede) ---
God does not appreciate the smallness of the gift, but the greatness of the affection with which it is offered. (St. John Chrysostom, hom. i. ad Hebræos.)
Haydock: Luk 21:6 - -- It was by the divine dispensation of Providence that his city and temple were destroyed; for had the ancient rites and sacrifices continued, some that...
It was by the divine dispensation of Providence that his city and temple were destroyed; for had the ancient rites and sacrifices continued, some that were but weak in their faith, might have been filled with astonishment at the sight of these different modes of worship, existing at the same time, and thus have been lead astray from the path of truth. (Ven. Bede)
Haydock: Luk 21:7 - Master, when shall these things be? Master, when shall these things be? &c. See the annotations, Matthew xxiv. 3. (Witham)
Master, when shall these things be? &c. See the annotations, Matthew xxiv. 3. (Witham)
Haydock: Luk 21:8 - In my name In my name. They shall not say that they belong to me, or that I sent them: but they shall take to themselves my name, viz. Christ, or Messias, whic...
In my name. They shall not say that they belong to me, or that I sent them: but they shall take to themselves my name, viz. Christ, or Messias, which title is incommunicable to any but myself. In effect, in less than two centuries, there appeared many false Christs and impostors, who pretended to be the one that was to come, the desired of nations. (Calmet) ---
Perhaps this prophecy is yet to be more expressly fulfilled before the dissolution of the world. Many pious and learned Christians suppose this passage to refer to the time of Antichrist. (Haydock)
Haydock: Luk 21:11 - Terrors from heaven Terrors from heaven. Josephus, in his history of this war, in which Jerusalem was destroyed by Titus, (lib. vii. chap. 12) relates, at length, many ...
Terrors from heaven. Josephus, in his history of this war, in which Jerusalem was destroyed by Titus, (lib. vii. chap. 12) relates, at length, many of the prodigies which were the forerunners of the dreadful end of this unfortunate city. During a whole year a meteor, like a flaming sword, was seen impending over the city. There were likewise seen in the air, appearances of chariots and numerous armies, which pressed one upon another. On the night of Pentecost, the priests, after a confused noise, heard distinctly these words, "Let us go hence;" which are supposed to have been spoken by the angels, who had hitherto guarded and protected the holy city, but now were taking their leave of it. Josephus was in the Roman camp, before the city, during the siege, and an eye-witness of what passed on the occasion. (Haydock)
Haydock: Luk 21:12 - -- This verse is spoken to the apostles alone; and was verified, by most of them having been martyred and put to death, before the destruction of Jerusal...
This verse is spoken to the apostles alone; and was verified, by most of them having been martyred and put to death, before the destruction of Jerusalem. (Calmet)
Haydock: Luk 21:15 - I will give I will give, &c. In some parts it is said, that Christ himself will speak by the mouths of his disciples, as in this passage of St. Luke; in other p...
I will give, &c. In some parts it is said, that Christ himself will speak by the mouths of his disciples, as in this passage of St. Luke; in other places, as St. Matthew Chap. xvi. that the Father will speak; and St. Matthew Chap. x. that the Spirit of the Father will speak. In these different texts there is no contradiction, but a most perfect harmony. What one of the divine Persons says, all three say; for the voice of the Trinity is only one. (St. Ambrose)
Haydock: Luk 21:18 - A hair of your head A hair of your head, &c. A hair shall not perish from the head of the disciples of Christ; because not only their most heroic actions, and their pub...
A hair of your head, &c. A hair shall not perish from the head of the disciples of Christ; because not only their most heroic actions, and their public confessions of his name, but even their passing thoughts shall be crowned with adequate rewards. (Ven. Bede)
Haydock: Luk 21:19 - In your patience In your patience, &c. We then truly possess our souls, when we live in all things perfect, and from the citadel of virtue command and control all th...
In your patience, &c. We then truly possess our souls, when we live in all things perfect, and from the citadel of virtue command and control all the motions of the mind and heart. (St. Gregory, Mag. Moral. v. chap. 13.)
Haydock: Luk 21:22 - Days of vengeance Days of vengeance, &c. These are truly the days of vengeance; days, that will arise to punish this people for having spilt the blood of the Lord. (V...
Days of vengeance, &c. These are truly the days of vengeance; days, that will arise to punish this people for having spilt the blood of the Lord. (Ven. Bede)
Haydock: Luk 21:24 - Till the times of the nations be fulfilled Whoever reads Josephus's history of the calamities which befall Jerusalem before its destruction, will find none of these terrible menaces unfulfilled...
Whoever reads Josephus's history of the calamities which befall Jerusalem before its destruction, will find none of these terrible menaces unfulfilled. Seventy thousand were carried away captives in this war. After the soldiers were weary of killing, Titus ordered the finest of the young men to be kept to adorn his triumph. The number of captive Jews was so great in Rome, as to make the heathen poet, Rutilius Numantianus, who lived about the year 410, complain of it as a great burden to the empire. Atque utinam nunquam Judea subacta fuisset
Pompeii bellis, imperioque Titi;
Latius excisæ pestis contagia serpunt
Victoresque suos natio victa premit.
--- Trodden down, &c. After Jerusalem had been taken and destroyed by the Romans, another city was built from its ruins, called Ælia, after the name of the emperor Ælius Adrian. This was inhabited by pagans and some Christians for the Jews were forbidden even to come near it, for more than two or three centuries. Tertullian informs us, that they even bought, at a great price, permission to see it at a distance, and drop a tear over the ashes of their ancient and ill-fated country. Thus was Jerusalem trodden under foot, till the time of the nations was accomplished; that is, till Christianity, in every nation, had triumphed over the persecution of paganism. (Calmet) ---
Till the times of the nations be fulfilled. According to the common exposition of this, and some other places, the Jews from the time of the destruction of their temple and city, under Titus Vespasian; and especially from their utter destruction under the emperor Adrian, in punishment of their obstinate blindness, shall remain dispersed through the world under miseries and oppressions, till the gospel hath been preached to all nations; then, not long before the end of the world, the Jews shall be converted, and acknowledge Jesus to be their true Messias. See Romans xi. 25. (Witham)
Haydock: Luk 21:26 - The powers of heaven The powers of heaven, &c. Some explain this of the angels, who shall be terrified and tremble at the sight of so many calamities. Others understand...
The powers of heaven, &c. Some explain this of the angels, who shall be terrified and tremble at the sight of so many calamities. Others understand it of the heavenly bodies, the sun, moon, stars, &c. which shall in some sort, likewise, be confused in the general dissolution. The prophets often make use of such expressions, when speaking of the fall of monarchies, or the ruin of nations. The heavens shall be astonished and moved, &c. (Ezechiel xxxii. 7; Joel iii. 15.) (Calmet)
Haydock: Luk 21:27 - -- The Jews shall not see him corporally, but at the last judgment. Then, says the Scripture, (Zacharias xii. 10.) They shall see him whom they pierced...
The Jews shall not see him corporally, but at the last judgment. Then, says the Scripture, (Zacharias xii. 10.) They shall see him whom they pierced with nails. But in the ruin of Jerusalem, all who will compare his predictions with the event, can evidently see that this was the day of his coming, so plainly marked in his words. Every body could see that this was evidently the hand of God that punished them. (Calmet)
Haydock: Luk 21:37 - In the mount that is called Olivet In the mount that is called Olivet. In this last week, Christ, after preaching in the day-time in the temple, when constantly in the evenings to pra...
In the mount that is called Olivet. In this last week, Christ, after preaching in the day-time in the temple, when constantly in the evenings to pray in the garden of Gethsemani, as Judas knew very well. See Chap. xxii. ver. 39. (Witham)
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Gill: Luk 21:1 - And he looked up // And saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury And he looked up,.... As Christ sat over against the treasury, looking upon the ground, he lift up his eyes; for the treasury was not in an high place...
And he looked up,.... As Christ sat over against the treasury, looking upon the ground, he lift up his eyes; for the treasury was not in an high place, or above Christ, who was right against it. The Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions leave out this clause.
And saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury; See Gill on Mar 12:41.
Gill: Luk 21:2 - And he saw also a certain poor widow // casting in thither two mites And he saw also a certain poor widow,.... Whom he took particular notice of above all the rest: the poor, and the widow, are regarded by him, and are ...
And he saw also a certain poor widow,.... Whom he took particular notice of above all the rest: the poor, and the widow, are regarded by him, and are his care; nor are their mean services, done in faith, and from a principle of love, despised by him, but preferred to the greater services of others, where faith and love are wanting:
casting in thither two mites; the value of a farthing. The Persic version renders it, "two bottoms of yarn"; See Gill on Mar 12:42,
Gill: Luk 21:3 - And he said // of a truth I say unto you, that this poor woman hath cast in more than they all And he said,.... To his disciples, as the Ethiopic version adds; these he called to him, upon this occasion, as appears from Mar 12:43
of a truth I...
And he said,.... To his disciples, as the Ethiopic version adds; these he called to him, upon this occasion, as appears from Mar 12:43
of a truth I say unto you, that this poor woman hath cast in more than they all: than all the rich men; not in quantity, but in proportion to her ability; See Gill on Mar 12:43.
Gill: Luk 21:4 - For all these have of their abundance // cast in unto the offerings of God // but she of her penury hath cast in all the living she had For all these have of their abundance,.... Which they had remaining; the same Hebrew word יתר signifying to remain, and to abound: they had large p...
For all these have of their abundance,.... Which they had remaining; the same Hebrew word
cast in unto the offerings of God; or "gifts of God": not as gifts unto him; or among the gifts of God; but into the treasury where the gifts, and freewill offerings were put; the same with the "Corban", in Mat 27:6 and so the Syriac version here renders it, "the house of the offering of God": and it is expressed in the plural; because there were several chests, in which these gifts were put, for various uses; See Gill on Mar 12:41.
but she of her penury hath cast in all the living she had; See Gill on Mar 12:44.
Gill: Luk 21:5 - And as some spake of the temple // how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts // he said And as some spake of the temple,.... These were the disciples; Mark says, one of them; but it seems there were more than one; one might begin the disc...
And as some spake of the temple,.... These were the disciples; Mark says, one of them; but it seems there were more than one; one might begin the discourse, and others join him:
how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts; See Gill on Mat 24:1.
he said; what follows. This was as he went out of the temple.
Gill: Luk 21:6 - As for these things which ye behold // the days will come // in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down As for these things which ye behold,.... Some, as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions, read these words by way of interrogation; "are these the things wh...
As for these things which ye behold,.... Some, as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions, read these words by way of interrogation; "are these the things which ye behold?" do ye look upon these with wonder and delight?
the days will come; and they are hastening on; a little while, a few years more:
in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down; See Gill on Mat 24:2.
Gill: Luk 21:7 - And they asked him // saying, master, but when shall these things be // and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass And they asked him,.... That is, his disciples, when they were come to the Mount of Olives, and as he sat upon that, Mat 24:3
saying, master, but w...
And they asked him,.... That is, his disciples, when they were come to the Mount of Olives, and as he sat upon that, Mat 24:3
saying, master, but when shall these things be? when the temple shall be destroyed; and one stone shall not be left upon another;
and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? which shows that this refers to the destruction of the temple, and so the signs following; See Gill on Mat 24:3.
Gill: Luk 21:8 - And he said, take heed that ye be not deceived // for many shall come in my name // saying, I am Christ // and the time draweth near // go ye not therefore after them And he said, take heed that ye be not deceived,.... With false Christs, and false prophets:
for many shall come in my name; making use of his name,...
And he said, take heed that ye be not deceived,.... With false Christs, and false prophets:
for many shall come in my name; making use of his name, taking it to them; not that they would pretend they were sent by him, but that they were he himself:
saying, I am Christ; so the Syriac and Persic versions supply as we do:
and the time draweth near; not that such will come, but when come, they will say, that the time of the deliverance of the Jewish nation from the Roman yoke is at hand:
go ye not therefore after them; do not be their disciples, or follow them where they would lead you; for nothing but destruction will be the consequence of it.
Gill: Luk 21:9 - But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions // be not terrified // for these things must first come to pass, but the end is not by and by But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions,.... Or seditions and tumults; "wars" may design the wars of the Romans, against the Jews; and the "comm...
But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions,.... Or seditions and tumults; "wars" may design the wars of the Romans, against the Jews; and the "commotions", or seditions, the internal troubles among themselves:
be not terrified; as if the destruction of the nation, city, and temple, would be at once:
for these things must first come to pass, but the end is not by and by; or "immediately". The Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions leave out this last word, and read, as in See Gill on Mat 24:6.
Gill: Luk 21:10 - Then said he unto them, nation shall rise Then said he unto them, nation shall rise,.... See Gill on Mat 24:7.
Then said he unto them, nation shall rise,.... See Gill on Mat 24:7.
Gill: Luk 21:11 - And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines and pestilences // and fearful sights // and great signs shall there be from heaven And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines and pestilences,.... See Gill on Mat 24:7.
and fearful sights; or "terrible things"; w...
And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines and pestilences,.... See Gill on Mat 24:7.
and fearful sights; or "terrible things"; whether heard, or seen, as dreadful thunderings, and lightnings; and a voice heard in the temple, saying, let us go hence; and an idiot that went about several years together, saying, woe to the people, woe to the city, &c. a flame was seen in the temple, and the doors of it opened of themselves:
and great signs shall there be from heaven; as comets and blazing stars, a flaming sword, or a comet like one, hanging over Jerusalem, and armies in the air engaged against each other b. The Syriac version adds, "and great winters there shall be"; that is, very long and cold; and so the Persic version, "and winter, and cold, shall be protracted".
Gill: Luk 21:12 - But before all these // they shall lay their hands on you // and persecute you // delivering you up to the synagogues // and into prisons // being brought before kings and rulers, for my name's sake But before all these,.... Before all these things come to pass:
they shall lay their hands on you; as the high priest, the priests, and the captain...
But before all these,.... Before all these things come to pass:
they shall lay their hands on you; as the high priest, the priests, and the captain of the temple did upon the apostles, Act 4:1
and persecute you; as upon the death of Stephen, Act 8:1
delivering you up to the synagogues; to be scourged there; or to the courts of judicature, the consistories of the Jews, their great sanhedrim; before these the apostles were brought, Act 4:6
and into prisons; as were all the apostles together, and Peter at another time separately, Act 4:3
being brought before kings and rulers, for my name's sake; for being called by his name, and calling upon it; for professing, and preaching his Gospel; See Gill on Mat 10:18.
Gill: Luk 21:13 - And it shall turn to you for a testimony. And it shall turn to you for a testimony. By this means they would have an opportunity of leaving their testimony for Christ before kings and rulers; ...
And it shall turn to you for a testimony. By this means they would have an opportunity of leaving their testimony for Christ before kings and rulers; and what they should meet with from them, would be a means of strengthening and confirming them in the truths of the Gospel; and be a proof and evidence to them of the certainty of the above things Christ had said should be accomplished; as well as be for a testimony against the rulers and governors, Jews, and Gentiles, before whom they should be convened; see Mat 10:18.
Gill: Luk 21:14 - Settle it therefore in your hearts // not to meditate before what you shall answer Settle it therefore in your hearts,.... Resolve on this in your minds, and let it be a rule never to be departed from:
not to meditate before what ...
Settle it therefore in your hearts,.... Resolve on this in your minds, and let it be a rule never to be departed from:
not to meditate before what you shall answer; not to sit down, and study a form of words, and scheme of things, what to reply to the ensnaring questions, that may be thought would be asked, by kings and rulers, or any of the judges before whom they should be brought; it being natural for persons, especially of a low life, to be timorous and fearful, to appear before such great personages, and to be thoughtful and solicitous what to say to any question that may be asked them; See Gill on Mat 10:19.
Gill: Luk 21:15 - For I will give you a mouth // and wisdom // which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay or resist For I will give you a mouth,.... A faculty of speaking, a freedom of expression, a door of utterance, a good degree of elocution, to speak properly, p...
For I will give you a mouth,.... A faculty of speaking, a freedom of expression, a door of utterance, a good degree of elocution, to speak properly, pertinently and freely to any point:
and wisdom; to answer with great propriety, and in the most prudent manner, to any difficult and ensnaring question; and to furnish with such knowledge of the Gospel, and with such gifts and abilities to preach and defend it, that they should be able to give a clear and distinct account of it, and prove every point in it, by the most strong and convincing arguments, and vindicate it against all objections:
which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay or resist. This was remarkably fulfilled in Peter, and John, and in Stephen, Act 4:13. The first word, "gainsay", is left out in the Syriac and Persic versions.
Gill: Luk 21:16 - And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren // and kinsfolks, and friends // and some of you shall they cause to be put to death And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren,.... See Gill on Mat 10:21.
and kinsfolks, and friends. The Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic ver...
And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren,.... See Gill on Mat 10:21.
and kinsfolks, and friends. The Syriac, Persic, and Ethiopic versions add, "your", to each of these relations, as your parents, &c.
and some of you shall they cause to be put to death; as Stephen was stoned to death, and James, the brother of John, Herod killed with the sword, Act 7:58 and indeed all of them were put to death, except John, before the destruction of Jerusalem.
Gill: Luk 21:17 - And ye shall be hated of all men And ye shall be hated of all men,.... See Gill on Mat 10:22. See Gill on Mat 24:9.
Gill: Luk 21:18 - But there shall not art hair of your head perish. But there shall not art hair of your head perish. That is, without the will of God, as in Mat 10:29 or not one shall perish, but what shall be restore...
But there shall not art hair of your head perish. That is, without the will of God, as in Mat 10:29 or not one shall perish, but what shall be restored again: or the sense is, that though they should be betrayed by their friends, and hated, and persecuted, and imprisoned by their enemies, yet they should be no losers in the main; all things should work together for their good; and though even they should be put to death, yet that would be to their advantage, since instead of a temporal, troublesome life, they should enjoy an eternal and happy one: for this cannot be understood of entire preservation from all corporeal damages and hurt; seeing it is, before declared, that they should be put into prisons, and some of them put to death; nor of their preservation at the destruction of Jerusalem, for none of them was living at that time, but the Apostle John, and he was not in those parts.
Gill: Luk 21:19 - In your patience, possess ye your souls. In your patience, possess ye your souls. By patiently bearing all afflictions, reproaches, indignities, and persecutions, enjoy yourselves; let nothin...
In your patience, possess ye your souls. By patiently bearing all afflictions, reproaches, indignities, and persecutions, enjoy yourselves; let nothing disturb or distress you; possess that peace and joy in your souls, which the world cannot take away; see Rom 5:3. The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions read, "ye shall possess": and the sense may be this; by patient continuance, or by perseverance in the ways of God, and the truths of Christ unto the end, ye shall be saved; shall find your lives, and enjoy your souls, as in Mat 10:22.
Gill: Luk 21:20 - And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies // then know that the desolation thereof is nigh And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies,.... The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Persic versions read, "with an army"; that is, with the Roma...
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies,.... The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Persic versions read, "with an army"; that is, with the Roman army, as it was by the army which Titus Vespasian brought against it, and besieged it with:
then know that the desolation thereof is nigh; signifying, that there would be no deliverance to be expected, as when the Assyrian army under Rabshakeh appeared against it; but that whenever the Roman army besieged it, its destruction might be looked upon as inevitable; nor was the siege raised until it was destroyed, which was about four years after.
Gill: Luk 21:21 - Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains // And let them which are in the midst of it // and let not them that are in the countries // enter thereinto Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains,.... See Gill on Mat 24:16.
And let them which are in the midst of it; either of Judea, as ...
Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains,.... See Gill on Mat 24:16.
And let them which are in the midst of it; either of Judea, as the preceding clause seems to direct the sense; or in Jerusalem, and which indeed was in the midst of Judea; and this sense is favoured by the Persic version, which renders it, "within the city"; let them go out of it, as the Christians did to Pella, Mount Libanus, and other places:
and let not them that are in the countries; either foreign countries, or in towns and villages;
enter thereinto: either into Judea, or into Jerusalem; contrary to this advice, they came from all countries to the feast of the passover at Jerusalem, and were there shut up by the siege and destroyed c.
Gill: Luk 21:22 - For these be the days of vengeance // that all things which are written may be fulfilled For these be the days of vengeance,.... Of God's vengeance on the Jewish nation, for their rejection and crucifixion of the Messiah;
that all thing...
For these be the days of vengeance,.... Of God's vengeance on the Jewish nation, for their rejection and crucifixion of the Messiah;
that all things which are written may be fulfilled; as in Moses and the prophets; see Deu 28:20
Gill: Luk 21:23 - But woe unto them that are with-child // For there shall be great distress in the land // and wrath upon this people But woe unto them that are with-child,.... See Gill on Mat 24:19.
For there shall be great distress in the land; of Judea. The Greek word αναγ...
But woe unto them that are with-child,.... See Gill on Mat 24:19.
For there shall be great distress in the land; of Judea. The Greek word
and wrath upon this people; of the Jews; even the wrath of God, as well as of man, which came upon them to the uttermost; and their own historian observes, that God, who had condemned the people, turned every way of salvation to their destruction e.
Gill: Luk 21:24 - And they shall fall by the edge of the sword // and shall be led away captive unto all nations // and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles // until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled And they shall fall by the edge of the sword,.... Or "mouth of the sword", an Hebraism; see the Septuagint in Jdg 1:8. The number of those that perish...
And they shall fall by the edge of the sword,.... Or "mouth of the sword", an Hebraism; see the Septuagint in Jdg 1:8. The number of those that perished by the famine and sword, were eleven hundred thousand f:
and shall be led away captive unto all nations; when the city was taken, the most beautiful of the young men were kept for the triumph; and those that were above seventeen years of age, were sent bound into Egypt, to labour in the mines; many were distributed through the provinces, to be destroyed in the theatres, by the sword or beasts; and those that were under seventeen years of age, were led captive to be sold; and the number of these only, were ninety-seven thousand g:
and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles; the Romans, who ploughed up the city and temple, and laid them level with the ground; and which spot has been ever since inhabited by such as were not Jews, as Turks and Papists: and so it will be,
until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled; that is, till the fulness of the Gentiles is brought in; until the Gospel is preached all over the world, and all God's elect are gathered in out of all nations; and then the Jews will be converted, and return to their own land, and rebuild and inhabit Jerusalem; but till that time, it will be as it has been, and still is possessed by Gentiles. The word "Gentiles", is left out in one of Beza's exemplars, and so it is likewise in the Persic version.
Gill: Luk 21:25 - And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon // and in the stars // and upon the earth distress of nations // with perplexity // the sea and the waves roaring And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon,.... They shall be darkened, and suffer very strange and surprising eclipses:
and in the stars...
And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon,.... They shall be darkened, and suffer very strange and surprising eclipses:
and in the stars; they shall fall from heaven, as in Mat 24:29 and so the Ethiopic version reads here: all which, as it may be understood in a literal sense, so it may likewise in figurative and mystical one, and be interpreted of the changes there should be in the Jewish state; See Gill on Mat 24:29. So the Jewish writers h interpret the sun, the light, the moon, and stars, in Ecc 12:2. By the "sun" they understand the kingdom of the house of David; by "the light", the law; by "the moon", the sanhedrim; and by the stars, the Rabbins; and the same seem to be designed by the stars here:
and upon the earth distress of nations; upon the land of Israel; in the several nations and countries belonging to it; as Galilee of the nations, Judea, and the region beyond Jordan, shall be in great distress:
with perplexity; of mind, not knowing what to do, which way to go, or step to take; the Syriac version, instead of it, reads "clapping, or pressing of the hands"; which is done by persons, when in an agony and great distress:
the sea and the waves roaring; which design some unusual and extraordinary storms and tempests, and inundations in the sea of Galilee, or Tiberias, which would be so very terrible, as to cause great uneasiness, distress, and perplexity; and so some versions render it, "because of the sea", &c.
Gill: Luk 21:26 - Men's hearts failing them for fear // and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth // for the powers of heaven shall be shaken Men's hearts failing them for fear,.... Of what these signs in the heaven, earth, and sea portend:
and for looking after those things which are com...
Men's hearts failing them for fear,.... Of what these signs in the heaven, earth, and sea portend:
and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth; on the land of Judea:
for the powers of heaven shall be shaken; See Gill on Mat 24:29.
Gill: Luk 21:27 - And then shall they see the son of man And then shall they see the son of man,.... See Gill on Mat 24:30.
And then shall they see the son of man,.... See Gill on Mat 24:30.
Gill: Luk 21:28 - And when these things begin to come to pass // then look up and lift up your heads // for your redemption draweth nigh And when these things begin to come to pass,.... When the first of these signs appears, or any one of them:
then look up and lift up your heads; be...
And when these things begin to come to pass,.... When the first of these signs appears, or any one of them:
then look up and lift up your heads; be cheerful and pleasant; do not hang down your heads as bulrushes, but erect them, and put on a cheerful countenance, and look upwards, from whence your help comes; and look out wistfully and intently, for your salvation and deliverance:
for your redemption draweth nigh; not the redemption of their souls from sin, Satan, the law, the world, death, and hell; for that was to be obtained, and was obtained, before any of these signs took place; nor the redemption of their bodies at the last day, in the resurrection, called the day of redemption; for this respects something that was to be, in the present age and generation; see Luk 21:32 but the deliverance of the apostles and other Christians, from the persecutions of the Jews, which were very violent, and held till these times, and then they were freed from them: or by redemption is meant, the Redeemer, the son of man, who shall now come in power and glory, to destroy the Jews, and deliver his people; and so the Ethiopic version renders it, "for he draws nigh who shall save you".
Gill: Luk 21:29 - And he spake to them a parable // behold the fig tree, and all the trees And he spake to them a parable,.... That is, to his disciples:
behold the fig tree, and all the trees; that, or any other tree; See Gill on Mat 24:...
And he spake to them a parable,.... That is, to his disciples:
behold the fig tree, and all the trees; that, or any other tree; See Gill on Mat 24:32.
Gill: Luk 21:30 - When they now shoot forth // ye see and know of your own selves // the summer is now nigh at hand When they now shoot forth,.... Their buds, branches, and leaves; the Vulgate Latin adds, "of themselves":
ye see and know of your own selves; witho...
When they now shoot forth,.... Their buds, branches, and leaves; the Vulgate Latin adds, "of themselves":
ye see and know of your own selves; without any hint, or direction from others, the case is so plain and obvious; the Syriac and Arabic versions read, "of them"; the trees, by their putting forth their buds and leaves; the Persic and Ethiopic versions leave out the clause "of yourselves"; and none of the Oriental versions lead the word see:
the summer is now nigh at hand: see Mat 24:32.
Gill: Luk 21:31 - So likewise when ye see these things come to pass // Know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand So likewise when ye see these things come to pass,.... The signs before mentioned, in Luk 21:8.
Know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand: a ...
Gill: Luk 21:32-33 - Verily I say unto you, this generation Verily I say unto you, this generation,.... See Gill on Mat 24:34. See Gill on Mat 24:35. All the Oriental versions read here as there, "all these thi...
Gill: Luk 21:34 - And take heed to yourselves // lest your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness // and cares of this life // and so that day come upon you unawares And take heed to yourselves,.... To your souls and bodies, to your lives and conversations; be upon your watch and guard:
lest your hearts be overc...
And take heed to yourselves,.... To your souls and bodies, to your lives and conversations; be upon your watch and guard:
lest your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness; with excessive eating and drinking; for these, as they oppress and burden the stomach, and disorder the body, so they stupefy the senses, and make the mind dull and heavy, and unfit for spiritual and religious exercises; such as reading, meditation, and prayer:
and cares of this life; concealing food and clothing, what you shall eat or drink, or wherewith ye shall be clothed; all such anxious and worldly cares, being that to the soul, as intemperance is to the body; for there is such a thing as being inebriated with the world, as well as with wine:
and so that day come upon you unawares; the day of Jerusalem's destruction; and this suggests, that such would be the carnality and security of some persons, and so they would be surprised with ruin at once; see Luk 17:26.
Gill: Luk 21:35 - For as a snare shall it come // on all them that dwell upon the face of the whole earth For as a snare shall it come,.... In which a bird is suddenly taken, and cannot get out again; the Persic version renders it, "as lightning and the sp...
For as a snare shall it come,.... In which a bird is suddenly taken, and cannot get out again; the Persic version renders it, "as lightning and the splendour of the sun"; which break out at once, and enlighten the whole earth; so the destruction of the Jewish nation should be sudden and unavoidable, and universal; for it should come
on all them that dwell upon the face of the whole earth: or land of Judea; and so it was, for not only Jerusalem, but all Judea, and Galilee, suffered in this desolation.
Gill: Luk 21:36 - Watch ye therefore, and pray always // that ye may be counted worthy // to escape all these things that shall come to pass // and to stand before the Son of man Watch ye therefore, and pray always,.... Watch against every sin, snare, and temptation; particularly, against the above things, surfeiting, drunkenne...
Watch ye therefore, and pray always,.... Watch against every sin, snare, and temptation; particularly, against the above things, surfeiting, drunkenness, and worldly cares; pray continually, for fresh supplies of grace:
that ye may be counted worthy; not for watchfulness and prayer, but through the grace and goodness of God:
to escape all these things that shall come to pass; the dreadful miseries and distress, that shall come upon the Jews:
and to stand before the Son of man; with intrepidity, confidence, and pleasure; and meet him at his coming in this way, with joy and comfort; and likewise at death, and at judgment; see 1Jo 2:28.
Gill: Luk 21:37 - And in the day time he was teaching in the temple // and at night he went out // and abode in the mount that is called the Mount of Olives And in the day time he was teaching in the temple,.... That is, Jesus, as the Persic version expresses it; his constant method every day, till the fea...
And in the day time he was teaching in the temple,.... That is, Jesus, as the Persic version expresses it; his constant method every day, till the feast of passover came, was to go up to the temple, and there openly and freely preach the Gospel to the people, who resorted thither in great numbers, for that purpose:
and at night he went out; of the temple, and out of the city:
and abode in the mount that is called the Mount of Olives; very likely to pray, both for himself and for his disciples, his time with them being short.
Gill: Luk 21:38 - And all the people came early in the morning // to him in the temple, to hear him And all the people came early in the morning,.... Not all the people in Jerusalem, every inhabitant of the city; this word "all", is often to be taken...
And all the people came early in the morning,.... Not all the people in Jerusalem, every inhabitant of the city; this word "all", is often to be taken with a restriction, and here it designs a large number; the Persic version renders it, "vast multitudes": these, some out of curiosity, and others from a real love to him, and his ministry, rose betimes, and came early,
to him in the temple, to hear him; which is said, in commendation of Christ's hearers, and is worthy of imitation; as the former verse is a commendation of the preacher, in his constancy and diligence in his work, and following it with his prayers.