Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 21:6
See the notes at Matthew 24:2. read more
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Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 21:7-36
The account of the destruction of Jerusalem contained in this chapter has been fully considered in the notes at Matthew 24:0. All that will be necessary here will be an explanation of a few words that did not occur in that chapter.Luke 21:9Commotions - Insurrections. Subjects rising against their rulers.Luke 21:11Fearful sights - See Matthew 24:7.Luke 21:12, Luke 21:13Synagogues, and into prisons - See the notes at Mark 13:9-10.Luke 21:14Settle it, therefore, in your hearts - Fix it firmly in... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 21:1-4
Luke 21:1-4. And he looked up From those on whom his eyes were fixed before; and saw the rich men casting their gifts, &c. See on Mark 12:41. read more
Joseph Benson
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
Joseph Benson
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
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 21:1-4
130. The widow’s offering (Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4)In one of the courts of the temple were large containers into which people dropped their gifts of money. The containers were in an open place, and onlookers could easily see how much people put in. Also, those who gave a lot could easily attract attention to themselves. Jesus noticed that some of the rich gave generously, but a poor widow gave an amount so small that it was almost of no value in the local market place (Mark 12:41-42).Jesus,... read more
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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 21:5
Goodly stones - Beautiful stones. Either referring to the large, square, and well-finished stones of which the eastern wall was built, or to the precious stones which might have been used in decorating the temple itself. See the notes at Mark 13:1.Gifts - This word properly denotes anything devoted or dedicated to God. Anciently warriors dedicated to their gods the spoils of war - the shields, and helmets, and armor, and garments of those slain in battle. These were suspended in the temples. It... read more