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Themes in Luke 21

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Themes in Luke 21

Luke 21:1 (show verse)

And he looked up and saw the rich casting their gifts into the treasury.

Charity » Who is charitable
Generosity » The poor widow's offering
Liberality » The poor widow's offering
Treasure-houses » Solomon's temple used for

Luke 21:2 (show verse)

And he saw also a certain poor widow casting two mites in there.

Charity » Who is charitable
Generosity » The poor widow's offering
Liberality » Promise for » Liberality of women
Liberality » The poor widow's offering
Liberality » Instances of » The poor widow
Mite (a lepta) » Widow's
Money » Pieces of mentioned » Mite
Virtues » Of women » Liberality
Widow » Instances of » The woman who gave two mites (leptas) in the temple courtyard
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Liberality
Women » Leaders » Liberality of
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury

Luke 21:3 (show verse)

And he said, Of a truth I say unto you that this poor widow has cast in more than they all;

Charity » Who is charitable
Christ » Commendation by » A poor widow
Generosity » The poor widow's offering
Liberality » Promise for » Liberality of women
Liberality » The poor widow's offering
Liberality » Instances of » The poor widow
Virtues » Of women » Liberality
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Liberality
Women » Leaders » Liberality of
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury
Words of Christ » Comforting commending » A poor widow

Luke 21:4 (show verse)

for all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God, but she out of her poverty has cast in all the living that she had.

Charity » Who is charitable
Generosity » The poor widow's offering
Giving » Sacrificial » The poor widow
Liberality » Promise for » Liberality of women
Liberality » The poor widow's offering
Liberality » Instances of » The poor widow
Sacrificial giving » The poor widow
Self-denial » Exemplified » Poor widow
Self-denial » Instances of » The widow, who put everything she had into the treasury
Virtues » Of women » Liberality
crowning qualities of Womanhood » Liberality
Women » Leaders » Liberality of
Women » Good » The widow who put her two mite (small coins, greek: leptas) into the treasury

Luke 21:5 (show verse)

And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Stones » Temple built of
Temple » Herod's
Temple » Solomon's » Foundations of
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Very beautiful stones of
The Second Temple » The magnificence of its building and ornaments
World » Who the world hates
Worship » Temples » Herod's

Luke 21:6 (show verse)

As for these things which ye behold, the days will come in which there shall not be left one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Stones » Temple built of
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus foretells the destruction of
The Second Temple » Christ » Predicted its destruction
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:7 (show verse)

And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall begin to come to pass?

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:8 (show verse)

Then he said, Take heed that ye not be deceived, for many shall come in my name, saying, I am; and the time draws near; therefore, go ye not after them.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » AntiChrist
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:9 (show verse)

But when ye shall hear of wars and seditions, be not terrified; for these things must first come to pass, but the end is not yet.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
War » Wars and rumors of
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:10 (show verse)

Then he said unto them, Gentiles shall rise against Gentiles, and kingdom against kingdom;

Civil strife » General references to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Strife » Causes of » Civil
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Civil strife, general references to
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:11 (show verse)

and there shall be great earthquakes in different places and famines and pestilences, and there shall be fearful sights and great signs from heaven.

Civil strife » General references to
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » Prophecies of
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
Earthquakes » Before destruction of jerusalem, predicted
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Plagues » Predicted to happen before destruction of jerusalem
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Strife » Causes of » Civil
The Nation » Payment of taxes (tribute) » Civil strife, general references to
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:12 (show verse)

But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and into prisons, being brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.

Church » Enemies of » Predicted concerning the church
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Persecution » Saints may expect
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Given up to, for trial
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:13 (show verse)

And it shall turn out to you for a testimony.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
religious Testimony » General references to
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:14 (show verse)

Settle it therefore in your hearts not to meditate before what ye shall answer;

Luke 21:15 (show verse)

for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of wisdom
Hate » Who the world hates
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Inspiration » Promises of special
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Prophets » Inspiration of » Promises of special
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
God, Trinity » Each person in, described as » Teacher
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Promised
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:16 (show verse)

And ye shall be betrayed both by parents and brethren and kinsfolk and friends, and some of you they shall cause to be put to death.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:17 (show verse)

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hate » Who the world hates
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Saints » Death of » Hated
World » Who the world hates

Luke 21:18 (show verse)

But not a hair of your head shall perish.

Afflicted saints » Christ preserves
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Promised to believers
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
God » Protection of » Promised to believers
God's Promises » Of protection » Promised to believers
Hairs » God » Takes care of
Israel » Defence of in battle » Promised to believers
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Perishing » Who shall not perish
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » Persecution
Divine protection » Promised to believers
Redemption » When redemption will be near

Luke 21:19 (show verse)

In your patience ye shall possess your souls.

Afflicted saints » Should be patient
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Patience » Encouraged
Patience » To be exercised in » Tribulation
Patience » The reward for patience
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near

Luke 21:20 (show verse)

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is near.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Israel/jews » Israel being attacked
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Jerusalem » When jerusalem will be desolated
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Sieges » Described as » Compassing about with armies

Luke 21:21 (show verse)

Then let those who are in Judaea flee to the mountains, and let those who are in the midst of it depart out, and let not those that are in the country enter thereinto.

Luke 21:22 (show verse)

For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Luke 21:23 (show verse)

But woe unto those that are with child and to those that give suck in those days! For there shall be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people.

Luke 21:24 (show verse)

And they shall fall by the edge of the sword and shall be led away captive into all nations, and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Gentiles » Jerusalem trodden down by, &c
Gentiles/heathen » The gentiles/heathen treading jerusalem under their feet
Israel » Captivity of » Foretold
Israel/jews » Israel being attacked
Jerusalem » Prophecies against
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Jerusalem » The gentiles treading jerusalem under their feet
Jerusalem » When jerusalem will be desolated
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Jews, the » Captivity of » Foretold
Jews, the » Their country trodden under foot by the gentiles
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Redemption » When redemption will be near

Luke 21:25 (show verse)

Then there shall be signs in the sun and in the moon and in the stars, and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Moon » Darkening of
Moon » Miracles connected with » Signs in, before the destruction of jerusalem
Redemption » When redemption will be near
the Sea » The waves of » Tumultuous

Luke 21:26 (show verse)

men's hearts failing them for fear and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth; for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
unholy Fear » Described as » A fear of judgments
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Warnings to the wicked concerning
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Warnings to the wicked concerning

Luke 21:27 (show verse)

And then they shall see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Cloud » Appearance of the lord in
Cloud of glory » Our lord shall make his second appearance in
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Redemption » When redemption will be near
the future » The second coming of Christ » Foretold

Luke 21:28 (show verse)

And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up and lift up your heads, for your redemption draws near.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Head » Illustrative » (lifted up,) of joy and confidence
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Redemption » When redemption will be near

Luke 21:29 (show verse)

And he spoke unto them a parable: Behold the fig tree and all the trees;

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Discerning » Discerning the times
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Fig tree » Barren, parable of
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Trees » Varieties » Fig
Trees » Parts of, mentioned » The tender shoots

Luke 21:30 (show verse)

when they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now near at hand.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Discerning » Discerning the times
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Fig tree » Barren, parable of
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Summer » Approach of
Trees » Parts of, mentioned » The tender shoots

Luke 21:31 (show verse)

So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is near at hand.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Discerning » Discerning the times
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Fig tree » Barren, parable of
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom » Near at hand
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
spiritual Kingdom » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Near at hand

Luke 21:32 (show verse)

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away until all is fulfilled.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Discerning » Discerning the times
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Kingdom of God » When the kingdom of God will be near
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Bringing his words to pass
Redemption » When redemption will be near

Luke 21:33 (show verse)

The heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » Earth passing away
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Fulfilment of prophecy » Promises of
God's word » Sure
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Prophecy » Promise of fulfilment of » Absolutely trustworthy
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Bringing his words to pass
The bible » Purpose » Absolutely trustworthy
The word of God » The word of God enduring forever
Word » Fulfilment of » Absolutely trustworthy
Word » Sure » Absolutely trustworthy
God's word » Absolutely trustworthy

Luke 21:34 (show verse)

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with excess and drunkenness and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

forbidden Anxiety » Worldly care » Forbidden
Appetites » Restrained
Care » Worldly folly of » Forbidden
overmuch Care » Warning against
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Drunkenness » Overcharges the heart
Drunkenness » Caution against
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
natural Life » Cares and pleasures of, dangerous
Prayer » Praying continually
Resist temptation » The duty of resisting
Temperance » In relation to food in relation to speech » Appetites to be restrained
Temptation » The duty of resisting
Worldliness » Warnings against

Luke 21:35 (show verse)

For as a snare it shall come on all those that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

Luke 21:36 (show verse)

Watch ye therefore and pray always that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass and to stand before the Son of man.

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells the destruction of the temple, and of jerusalem (in jerusalem)
Prayer » Praying continually
Prayer » Accompanied with » Watchfulness
The Saved » Description of » Description of the saved
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Should watch for
the future » The inhabitants of heaven » Description of the saved
Watchfulness » Should be » With prayer

Luke 21:37 (show verse)

And in the daytime he was teaching in the temple, and at night he went out and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

Jerusalem » Christ » Preached in
Mountains » Names of » Olives, or olivet
Mountains » Mentioned in scripture » Olives or mount of corruption
Olives, mount of » Jesus repairs to

Luke 21:38 (show verse)

And all the people came unto him early in the morning to hear him in the temple.

Eagerness for the truth » Attendants upon the temple
Early rising » Christ set an example of
Jerusalem » Christ » Preached in
Morning » The jews » Went to the temple in
Truth » Eagerness for » Attendants upon the temple