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Luke 21

Luke 21:9

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

Modern
When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”
Traditional
But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
Literal
And when you may hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified; for it is necessary for these things to happen first, but the end is not immediately.”
Latin
Cum autem audieritis prælia et seditiones, nolite terreri: oportet primum hæc fieri, sed nondum statim finis.

Interlinear

Greek
English
When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”

Notes

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

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 War: Wars and Rumors of Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning