2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) Norval Geldenhuys, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, The New International Commentary on the New Testament Series (Grand Rapids: Wm.

Luke 21:20 Context.

Luke 21:20-28 Standing Tall And Alone. In verses 7-19, Jesus informs us about the visible signs of world events which signal that the end is near. 17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. [21] Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city.

Josephus also described Jerusalem’s encirclement by the armies of Rome.

Commentary on Luke 20:1-8 (Read Luke 20:1-8 ) Men often pretend to examine the evidences of revelation, and the truth of the gospel, when only seeking excuses for … Luke 21:20-28 New International Version (NIV). Norval Geldenhuys, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke, The New International Commentary on the New Testament Series (Grand Rapids: Wm. Luke 21:7-28. 20 And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. In verses 20-24, He is still talking about these visible signs, but specifically about those that involve Jerusalem. 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.


CHAPTER 21. Luke 21:20-28 Standing Tall And Alone (Click here for readings) Jesus said to his disciples: “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on earth nations will be in dismay, perplexed by the roaring of the sea and the waves. Text. Luke 21:17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. (28) Look up. The subtle differences, however, offer a picture of the circumstances of the Christian community Luke is addressing.

Luke 21:1-4.THE WIDOW'S TWO MITES. “Armies” can also mean camps, and Josephus so used the word.
The message recorded by Luke greatly resembles the scene in Mark on which it is probably based (13:24-37). Luke 21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls. 18 But there shall not an hair of your head perish. In Luke the sign is the compassing of Jerusalem by armies (Lk. Luke 21 – Jesus Warns of Jerusalem’s Fall and His Return A. 4).” Is Luke 21:20-24 in fact, as commonly assumed, a …

22 For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country not enter the city.

Redemption.