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Luke 21

Luke 21:5

Temple Destruction and Other Signs · Luke 21:5–9
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Translations

Modern
As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,
Traditional
And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,
Literal
And some speaking about the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and consecrated gifts, He said,
Latin
Et quibusdam dicentibus de templo quod bonis lapidibus et donis ornatum esset, dixit:

Interlinear

Greek
English
As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,

Notes

Luke 21:5

  • adorned with beautiful stones: Herod the Great rebuilt and restored the temple in Jerusalem, producing one of the great structures of the ancient world. According to the historian Josephus, the massive white stones reflected the sun with such brilliance that from a distance the temple looked like snow-covered mountains (War 5.5.6).

  • The memorial decorations were probably funded by offerings given by worshipers to fulfill vows.

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

The Day Is Coming

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:1–8 Mark 13:1–8

Glossary

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

Topics

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 Stones: Temple Built of Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Very Beautiful Stones of Temple: Solomon's: Foundations of the Second Temple: The Magnificence of Its Building and Ornaments