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Luke 21

Luke 21:8

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

Modern
Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And He said, “Take heed, lest you be led astray; for many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Do not go after them.
Latin
Qui dixit: Videte ne seducamini: multi enim venient in nomine meo, dicentes quia ego sum: et tempus appropinquavit: nolite ergo ire post eos.

Interlinear

Greek
English
Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.

Notes

Luke 21:8

claiming, ‘I am He,’: See study note on Mark 13:5–6.

Luke 21:8–11

Jesus spoke about events that many people misunderstand as signs of the end of the age. These events include false messiahs (people who claim to be God’s chosen one), wars, earthquakes, famines (times when there is not enough food), and severe persecution (violent suffering because of faith).

However, Jesus made it clear that these events do not mean the end will happen right away. The end will not come immediately after these things.

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 Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Tribulation

Topics

Antichrist: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Jerusalem: Prophecies Respecting: Signs Preceding Its Destruction Jesus, the Christ: Foretells the Destruction of the Temple, and of Jerusalem (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Antichrist Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning