Matthew 24:3

Olives] A magnificent view of the site of the Temple is obtained from this hill. The disciples] viz. Peter, James, John, Andrew (Mk). These things] i.e. the overthrow of the Temple. The end of the world] i.e. the Last Judgment. But those who refer the discourse entirely to the destruction of Jerusalem, understand by it the end of the Jewish dispensation.

4-14. Ebrard regards this section as referring to the last judgment, but in the opinion of most it refers to the fall of Jerusalem, with the possible exception of Matthew 24:14, q.v.