BUTLER'S COMMENTS Chapter Twenty-one (Luke 21:1-38) THE SON OF MAN PREDICTING THE END OF THE JEWISH NATION IDEAS TO INVESTIGATE: 1. Is there any connection between Jesus-' condemnation of the Pharisees (Luke 20:45-47 and Matthew 23:1-39) and His observation of those casting offerings into the T... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 1 Presentment of Sion's Default (Luke 21:1-4) 21 He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury; 2and he saw a poor widow put in two copper coins. 3And he said, Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; 4for they all contrib... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Prediction of the Destruction of Jerusalem Scripture_ Luke 21:5-9 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said, 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon ano... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 2 Preliminary Signs of Destruction (Luke 21:5-19) 5And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Sufferings at the Destruction of Jerusalem Scripture_ Luke 21:10-19 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; 11 and there shall be great earthquakes, and in divers places famines and pestilences; and there shall be terrors and grea... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Jerusalem Surrounded by Armies Scripture_ Luke 21:20-24 But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand. 21 Then let them that are in Judaea flee unto the mountains; and let them that are in the midst of her depart out; and let not th... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 3 Precise Signs of Destruction (Luke 21:20-32) 20But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. 21Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Christ's Coming in Contrast to Destruction of Jerusalem Scripture_ Luke 21:25-27 And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the billows; 26 men fainting for fear, and for expectation... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Instruction About The Destruction of Jerusalem Scripture_ Luke 21:28-32 But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh. 29 And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees: 30 when they... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Christ's Coming at the End of the World Scripture_ Luke 21:33-36 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. 34 But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day c... [ Continue Reading ]
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 4 Portends the Second Coming (Luke 21:33-38) 33Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 34 But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly... [ Continue Reading ]
APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS _Jesus Teaching in the Temple Scripture_ Luke 21:37-38 And every day he was teaching in the temple; and every night he went out, and lodged in the mount that is called Olivet. 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him. _Comments_ teachi... [ Continue Reading ]