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for then will be great oppression, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever will be.
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A Shockingly Fulfilled Prophecy
Nearly all commentators agree that Jesus's prophecy was precisely and horrifically fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. They frequently cite the Jewish historian Josephus, an eyewitness, who wrote that the suffering from slaughter, famine, and crucifixion was worse than any calamity that had ever befallen any other nation, thus confirming Jesus's words decades before they happened.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
There shall be great tribulation. The word tribulation means calamity, or suffering. Luke 21:24 has specified…
19th Century
Anglican
Such as has not been since the beginning—The words come from Daniel 12:1. Anyone who reads the narrative of Josephus will hardly h…
Baptist
It must have been a particularly trying time for the women who had to flee from their homes just when they needed quiet and rest. How thoughtful an…
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“For” introduces the reason for flight in vv.17–20: “great distress” (GK 3489 & 2568) and unprecedented suffering (cf. Daniel 12:1; [Ref…
16th Century
Protestant
For there will then be great tribulation. Luke also says that there will be days of vengeance, and of wrath on that people, that all t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For then shall be great tribulation This is urged as a reason for their speedy flight; since the calamity that would come…
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The disciples had asked concerning the times, "When should these things be?" Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, "What sha…
13th Century
Catholic
Having already related the destruction, in this part He relates that the consummation will come, and He gives a sort of introduction.
And:
