Luke 21:20

Translations

Modern

But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.

Traditional

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

Literal

But when you shall see Jerusalem being encircled by encampments, then know that her desolation has drawn near.

Latin

Cum autem videritis circumdari ab exercitu Jerusalem, tunc scitote quia appropinquavit desolatio ejus:

Interlinear

Greek

English

But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.

Notes

Luke 21:20–24

Jesus was describing the siege and destruction of Jerusalem that would take place in AD 70.

Luke 21:5–38

When Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, his disciples asked when it would happen and what signs would accompany it (21:6,7). Jesus responded by describing the events surrounding the destruction of the temple and the return of the Son of Man (21:8–36). This sermon is known as the Olivet Discourse because the Mount of Olives was where Jesus taught (see Matthew 24:3; Mark 13:3).

Theme notes and profiles

Jerusalem Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) The Day Is Coming The Seventy Sets of Seven

Events

Related verses

Luke 19:43
For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side.
Daniel 9:27
And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”
Mark 13:14
So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
Matthew 24:15
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),
Luke 21:7
“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

Parallels

Matthew 24:15–25 Mark 13:14–23

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Tribulation

Topics

Jerusalem: Destruction of, Foretold by Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Foretells the Destruction of the Temple, and of Jerusalem (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Sieges: Compassing About with Armies The Middle East Conflict War: Evils of Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning

Luke 21:20

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