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"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.
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A Specific, Fulfilled Prophecy
Commentators affirm this was a direct, literal prophecy from Jesus about the Roman siege of Jerusalem in A.D. 70. Scholars note that historical records show early Christians heeded this specific warning, fleeing the city before its complete destruction. This demonstrates the practical and life-saving nature of Jesus' words, which were not vague but a clear sign for a specific event.
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Compassed with armies (κυκλουμενην υπο στρατοπεδων). Present passive participle of κυκλοω, to circle, encircle, from κυκλος, circl…
19th Century
Anglican
When you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies.—See Notes on Matthew 23:15-21; Mark 13:14–19. This is St. …
Baptist
And it is so even to this day. Here is another instance in which the Lord instructed his people to expect his coming, and yet at the same time told…
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The destruction of Jerusalem. The reference to Jerusalem (v.20) need not be construed as a vaticinium ex eventu (a prophecy put in the mouth of Jes…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Persic versions read, "with an…
Presbyterian
With much curiosity, those around Christ ask about the time when the great desolation would occur. He answers with clarity and fullness, to the ext…
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