Luke 21:7

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

Modern
“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
Traditional
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?
Literal
And they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, when, then, will these things be, and what is the sign when these things are about to happen?”
Latin
Interrogaverunt autem illum, dicentes: Præceptor, quando hæc erunt, et quod signum cum fieri incipient?

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

Notes

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

Jerusalem: Prophecies Respecting: Signs Preceding Its Destruction 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