Luke 21:20

When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its destruction is near.

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And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

In Context

19In your endurance you will gain your souls.

21Then let those in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the city leave it, and those who are out in the country must not enter the city.

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Cross References

Daniel 9:27He will confirm a covenant with many for one seven. In the middle of the seven he will put an end to the sacrifice and the offering. On the wing of abominations will come someone who makes desolate. A full end and destruction are decreed to be poured out on the one who has made the desolation.”

Mark 13:14When you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be standing (let the reader understand), let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains,

Luke 21:7So they asked him, saying, “Teacher, when will these things happen? What will be the sign when these things are about to happen?”

Matthew Henry on Luke 21:6-20

Judgments Predicted. 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time… Read the whole commentary →

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