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A Shocking, Fulfilled Prophecy
Commentators highlight how startling Jesus' prophecy was. He acknowledged the temple's magnificence only to predict its absolute demolition. Scholars confirm this prophecy was literally fulfilled in A.D. 70 when the Romans, under General Titus, destroyed Jerusalem and the temple so completely that its exact location is still debated today.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 13:2
These great buildings (ταυτας τας οικοδομας). Jesus fully recognizes their greatness and beauty. The more remarkable will be their…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 13:2
Jesus’ reply was startling. Great though the temple buildings were, they would be completely destroyed. This prophecy was fulfilled in A. D. 70, wh…
John Gill
On Mark 13:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus answering said to him
The Persic version reads, "to them"; and so Beza's most ancient copy but as that que…
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 13:1–4
17th Century
Minister
See how little Christ values outward pomp, where there is not real purity of heart. He looks with pity upon the ruin of precious souls, and weeps o…