Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 21:7-10
Luke 21:7-10 . They asked him, When shall these things be, &c. All the particulars in these verses are noticed and explained, Matthew 24:3-8, and Mark 13:3-8. read more
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Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 21:11
Luke 21:11. Fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven Of these, Josephus has given us a particular account, Bell., Luke 7:12. “There was a comet in the form of a fiery sword, which for a year together did hang over the city. Before the first revolt and war, the people being gathered together to the feast of unleavened bread, on the 8th of April, at the 9th hour of the night, there was as much light about the altar and temple as if it had been bright day. This remained half... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 21:12
Luke 21:12 . But before all these Before the appearing of the false Christs before the rumours of wars the earthquakes, famines, and pestilences that were to be in divers places; they shall lay their hands on you, &c. “How fully the particulars foretold in this verse were accomplished, we learn from the Roman historians, Tacitus and Suetonius, who have given an account of the persecution raised against the Christians by Nero. But the history of the Acts will throw the greatest light... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 21:13-19
Luke 21:13-19. It shall turn to you for a testimony The persecutions which you suffer shall become a glorious proof both of your innocence and of their guilt in rejecting the gospel. Settle it, therefore, in your hearts, &c. As the Holy Ghost will assist you in your defences, let it be a fixed point with you, not to meditate before what ye shall answer. See on Matthew 10:19, and Mark 13:11. I will give you a mouth and wisdom, &c. “I will suggest to you such sentiments, and... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 21:5-28
131. The coming crisis (Matthew 24:1-31; Mark 13:1-27; Luke 21:5-28)Through his parables and other teachings, Jesus had spoken a number of times of his going away and his return in glory, which would bring in the climax of the age, the triumph of his kingdom and final judgment. His disciples apparently connected these events with the predicted destruction of Jerusalem. Therefore, when Jesus spoke of the destruction of the temple, his disciples immediately connected this with the return of the... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 21:5
of = about. Greek. peri. App-104 . the temple . Greek. hieron. See note on Matthew 23:18 . gifts = dedicated gifts. Greek. Plural of anathema. Occurs only here. Compare Josephus, Bell. Jud. V. 5 4. read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 21:6
behold = are gazing at. Greek. theoreo. App-133 . in. Greek. en. App-104 . one stone upon another = stone upon (Greek. epi. App-104 .) stone. not. Greek. ou. App-105 . read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 21:7
they : i.e. "the some" of Luke 21:5 . Not any of the Apostles. See App-155 . Master = Teacher. See App-98 . Luke 21:1 . when . . . what? Note the two questions here, and the three on the later occasion. See App-155 . sign = the sign. Greek. to semeion. App-176 . shall come to pass? = may be about to take place? read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 21:8
And He said , &c. See App-155 . Take heed . Greek. blepo. App-133 . not . Greek. me. App-105 . deceived = misled. for many , &c. This was speedily fulfilled. It was the first sign as to "when" (Luke 21:7 ). Compare 1 John 2:18 , "the last hour. " in . Greek. epi. App-104 . time = season. draweth = has drawn. read more
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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 21:5-6
Luke 21:5-6. And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones Such as no engine now in use could have brought, or even set upon each other. Some of them (as an eye-witness who lately measured them writes) were forty-five cubits long, five high, and six broad, yet brought thither from another country. See this more fully elucidated Matthew 24:1, and Mark 13:2. And gifts Which persons delivered from imminent dangers, had, in accomplishment of their vows, hung on the... read more