Luke 21:6
“As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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Jesus points to the magnificent temple, the pride of their nation, but his gaze sees through its grandeur to its future ruin. The prophecy isn't just about destruction, but the complete annihilation of even its foundational stones, leaving absolutely nothing standing as a testament to its former glory. This profound desolation underscores God's sovereign judgment, even over the most impressive human achievements.
Just before this, Jesus' disciples were admiring the magnificent Temple, pointing out its impressive stonework and offerings. Jesus, however, immediately turns their attention from the building's beauty to its future desolation, declaring that not a single stone will be left upon another. This stark prophecy sets the stage for Jesus' extended discourse on the signs of the end times and the destruction of Jerusalem, which will ultimately occur in 70 AD.
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hieron · Greek Noun
In the context of Jesus' prophecy, this refers to the physical temple in Jerusalem, which served as the central location for Israel's sacrificial system and the presence of God among His people. It signifies the transition from the old covenant order to the new.
This passage is the parallel account in Matthew's Gospel, where Jesus gives the same stark prophecy about the destruction of the temple. It highlights the thoroughness of the devastation described.
Luke 19:44This verse immediately precedes the passage in Luke, where Jesus laments over Jerusalem, foretelling that its enemies 'will not leave in you one stone upon another'. It sets the context for the detailed prophecy of destruction.
Jeremiah 26:18This Old Testament prophet declared a similar doom upon Jerusalem, predicting its destruction because of the people's sins. It shows this theme of divine judgment on the city was a recurring message.
2 Kings 25:9-10This historical account details the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem and its temple, fulfilling prophecies of judgment. It provides a historical precedent for the utter devastation Jesus foretold.
vincentLuke 21:6: "As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down."
Behold (θεωρεῖτε)See on Luke 10:18.Thrown downSee on Mark 13:2.
barnesLuke 21:6: "As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down."
See the notes at Matthew 24:2 .
Jesus points to the magnificent temple, the pride of their nation, but his gaze sees through its grandeur to its future ruin. The prophecy isn't just about destruction, but the complete annihilation of even its foundational stones, leaving absolutely nothing standing as a testament to its former glory. This profound desolation underscores God's sovereign judgment, even over the most impressive human achievements.
Just before this, Jesus' disciples were admiring the magnificent Temple, pointing out its impressive stonework and offerings. Jesus, however, immediately turns their attention from the building's beauty to its future desolation, declaring that not a single stone will be left upon another. This stark prophecy sets the stage for Jesus' extended discourse on the signs of the end times and the destruction of Jerusalem, which will ultimately occur in 70 AD.
Just before this, Jesus' disciples were admiring the magnificent Temple, pointing out its impressive stonework and offerings. Jesus, however, immediately turns their attention from the building's beauty to its future desolation, declaring that not a single stone will be left upon another. This stark prophecy sets the stage for Jesus' extended discourse on the signs of the end times and the destruction of Jerusalem, which will ultimately occur in 70 AD.
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"“As for these things that you see, the days will come when there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”" — Jesus points to the magnificent temple, the pride of their nation, but his gaze sees through its grandeur to its future ruin. The prophecy isn't just about destruction, but the complete annihilatio…
