Luke 21:24

The Destruction of Jerusalem · Luke 21:20–24
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Translations

Modern
They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And they will fall by the mouth of the sword and will be led captive into all the nations, and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the nations until the times of the nations are fulfilled.
Latin
Et cadent in ore gladii, et captivi ducentur in omnes gentes, et Jerusalem calcabitur a gentibus, donec impleantur tempora nationum.

Interlinear

Greek
English
They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Notes

until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled: Daniel predicted that a series of Gentile empires (kingdoms ruled by non-Jews) would come before God’s kingdom (Daniel 2:44; 7:27).

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

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).

Events

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 Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Land Luke, Gospel of Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Tribulation

Topics

Gentiles: Jerusalem Trodden Down By Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Jerusalem: Destruction of, Foretold by Jesus Jerusalem: Prophecies Respecting: Its Capture Accompanied by Severe Calamities 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 The Jews: Promises Respecting: Restoration to Their own Land The Jews: Their Country Trodden Under Foot by the Gentiles War: Evils of Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning