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"As for these things which you see, the days will come, in which there will not be left here one stone on another that will not be thrown down."
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A Shocking, Fulfilled Prophecy
Commentators emphasize how shocking Jesus' prediction was. The temple was a massive, glorious symbol of Jewish faith and national pride, and its total destruction seemed "unthinkable." Scholars confirm this prophecy was literally fulfilled in 70 AD, demonstrating the absolute authority and truthfulness of Jesus' words.
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Luke
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As for these things (ταυτα). Accusative of general reference.
One stone upon another (λιθος επ λιθω). Ston…
19th Century
Anglican
And as some spoke of the temple.—See Notes on Matthew 24:1-2; Mark 13:1–2, where the “some” are identified with the dis…
Baptist
This was literally true of the temple at Jerusalem; and today there remains nothing of it. It is also true of all earthly buildings and of all eart…
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Warning against deception. The opening of the discourse resembles, with several exceptions, that in Mt 24 and Mk 13. Luke does not mention that Jes…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As for these things which you behold Some, as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions, read these words by way of interrogation;…
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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