Luke 17:25
But first he must undergo much suffering, and he must be rejected by the present generation.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation.
In Context
26As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be again in the days of the Son of Man.
Cross References
Matthew 17:22While Jesus and his disciples were together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is destined to be betrayed into human hands,
Matthew 21:42Then Jesus added, “Have you never read in the scriptures? – ‘The stone which the builders despised – has now itself become the cornerstone. This cornerstone has come from the Lord, and is marvelous in our eyes.’
Mark 9:31for he was instructing his disciples, and telling them – “The Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of his fellow men, and they will put him to death, but, when he has been put to death, he will rise again after three days.”
Mark 12:10“Have you never read this passage of scripture? – ‘The stone which the builders despised has now itself become the cornerstone;
Matthew Henry on Luke 17:21-37
The Progress of Christ's Kingdom; Destruction of Jerusalem. 20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. 22 And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it. 23 And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not… Read the whole commentary →