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Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

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A Visible Display of the Kingdom

Commentators explain that the phrase 'kingdom of God is nigh' does not refer to the beginning of God's reign, but to a decisive and visible display of it. Some interpret this as the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D., while others see it as the final consummation at the end of time. The signs point to a climactic event.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 21:31

Coming to pass (γινομενα). Present middle participle of γινομα and so descriptive of the process.

Nigh (εγ…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 21:31

19th Century

Bishop

Know you that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.—St. Luke’s paraphrase fills up and explains what is found in St. Matthew and St. Mark mo…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 21:27–32

19th Century

Preacher

The Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads;…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 21:31

17th Century

Pastor

So likewise when you see these things come to pass
The signs before mentioned, in (Luke 21:8–11[Referenc…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 21:29–38

17th Century

Minister

Christ tells His disciples to observe the signs of the times, by which they could judge. He charges them to consider the ruin of the Jewish nation …