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A Shocking, Fulfilled Prophecy
Commentators stress how startling this prophecy was. The temple was a magnificent structure, seemingly permanent. Yet, within 40 years, it was utterly destroyed. Historians like Josephus, an eyewitness, record that the Roman commander Titus wanted to save the temple, but his soldiers, in a frenzy, burned and dismantled it so completely that its foundations were plowed over, literally fulfilling Jesus' words.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:2
18th Century
Theologian
There shall not be left here one stone upon another. When this was spoken, no event was more improbable than this. The temple was vast, ri…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:2
One stone upon another (λιθος επ λιθον). Stone upon stone. A startling prediction showing that the gloomy current of the thoughts …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:2
19th Century
Preacher
And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall n…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:2
The question of Jesus in this verse anticipates a “yes” answer; of course the disciples see the buildings! Jesus’ forecast of the destruction of th…
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:2
16th Century
Theologian
Verily I say to you. As the vast size and wealth of the temple, like a veil hung before the eyes of the disciples, did not permit…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus said to them, do you not see all these things? &c.] "These great buildings", as in Mark; all these goodly stone…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 24:1–3
17th Century
Minister
Christ foretells the utter ruin and destruction coming upon the temple. A believing foresight of the defacing of all worldly glory, will help to ke…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 24:1–14
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the multiple provocations of the Jews were recounted; now, the preparation for Christ’s departure through the instruction of His disciples is…