Luke 21:5-36

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 21:35

(35) As a snare . . .—The word is not found in the other Gospels, but is used several times by St. Paul (Romans 11:9; 1 Timothy 3:7; 1 Timothy 6:9; 2 Timothy 2:26).Them that dwell . . .—Elsewhere in the New Testament, the verb is used in its literal meaning of “sitting.” In the sense of “dwelling” or “residing,” we find it, probably, again in Acts 2:2. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 21:36

(36) Pray always.—The word is not the same commonly used for “pray,” but occurs once only in the other Gospels (Matthew 9:38). St. Luke uses it fifteen times in the Gospel and Acts together, and St. Paul six times (2 Corinthians 5:20; 2 Corinthians 8:4; 2 Corinthians 10:2, et seq.). It is not used by any other New Testament writer.That ye may be accounted worthy . . .—See Note on Luke 20:35. The better MSS., however, give, “that ye may have strength to escape.”To stand before the Son of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 21:1-38

The Presence of Christ (For Advent) Luke 21:5-6 This discourse of our Lord is one of the most difficult for us to follow and apply, and yet it has made a vivid impression on the imagination of the world. Our Advent hymns and services are full of reminiscences of it, while, like so much else in Holy Scripture, it has suffered from an irreverent literalism which has at times imposed too great a strain on the imagination until faith has closed her wings and dropped heavily to the earth. The Day... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 21:1-38

CHAPTER 21 1. The Widow’s Mite. (Luke 21:1-4 ) 2. The Destruction of the Temple Predicted. (Luke 21:5-6 ) 3. The Disciple’s Question Concerning the Future. (Luke 21:7 ) 4. Things to Come. (Luke 21:8-19 ) 5. The Destruction of Jerusalem and the World-wide Dispersion of Israel. (Luke 21:20-24 ) 6. The Return of the Lord with Power and Great Glory. (Luke 21:25-28 ) 7. The Fig Tree and Warnings. (Luke 21:29-38 .) This entire chapter with the exception of the incident of the widow’s mite is... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 21:5

21:5 {2} And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and {a} gifts, he said,(2) The destruction of the temple is foretold so that the true spiritual building may be built, whose chief builders must and ought to be cautious.(a) These were things that were hung up on walls and pillars. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 21:8

21:8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come {b} in my name, saying, I am [Christ]; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.(b) Using my name. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 21:9

21:9 {3} 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.(3) The true temple of God is built up even in the midst of incredible tumults and most severe miseries, and this through invincible patience, so that the end result can be nothing else but most happy. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 21:13

21:13 And it shall turn to you for {c} a testimony.(c) This will be the result of your troubles and afflictions: they will be witnesses both before God and man of the treacherous and cruel dealing of your enemies, as well as of your steadfastness: A noble saying, that the afflictions of the godly and holy men pertain to the witness of the truth. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 21:19

21:19 In your patience {d} possess ye your souls.(d) Though you are surrounded on all sides with many miseries, yet nonetheless be valiant and courageous, and bear out these things bravely. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 21:20

21:20 {4} And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.(4) The final destruction of the whole city is foretold. read more

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