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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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Luke
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AT Robertson
On Luke 21:20
Compassed with armies (κυκλουμενην υπο στρατοπεδων). Present passive participle of κυκλοω, to circle, encircle, from κυκλος, circl…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 21:20
19th Century
Bishop
When you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies.—See Notes on Matthew 23:15-21; Mark 13:14–19. This is St. …
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 21:19–24
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 21:20
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…
John Gill
On Luke 21:20
17th Century
Pastor
And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies
The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Persic versions read, "with an…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 21:5–28
17th Century
Minister
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…