Luke 21:1-4

See this explained in the notes at Mark 12:41. Luke 21:4 PENURY - Poverty. See this explained in the notes at Mark 12:41.... [ Continue Reading ]

Luke 21:5

GOODLY STONES - Beautiful stones. Either referring to the large, square, and well-finished stones of which the eastern wall was built, or to the precious stones which might have been used in decorating the temple itself. See the notes at Mark 13:1. GIFTS - This word properly denotes anything devoted... [ Continue Reading ]

Luke 21:7-36

The account of the destruction of Jerusalem contained in this chapter has been fully considered in the notes at Matthew 24. All that will be necessary here will be an explanation of a few words that did not occur in that chapter. Luke 21:9 COMMOTIONS - Insurrections. Subjects rising against their... [ Continue Reading ]

Luke 21:37,38

See the notes at Matthew 21:17. CAME EARLY IN THE MORNING - He returned early from the Mount of Olives, and taught in the temple. Our Saviour did not waste his mornings in idleness or sleep. He rose early and repaired to the temple. The people, also, flocked to the sanctuary to hear him. This exampl... [ Continue Reading ]

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