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Themes in Luke 21

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Themes in Luke 21

Luke 21:1 (show verse)

Looking up, He saw the rich people putting 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 a poor widow putting in two small copper coins.

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)

He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in [proportionally] more than all of them;

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 they all put in gifts from their abundance; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”

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

As some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and consecrated offerings [of magnificent gifts of gold which were displayed on the walls and hung in the porticoes], 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 all these things which you see, the time will come when there will not be one stone left on another that will not be torn 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)

They asked Him, “Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to happen?”

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)

He said, “Be careful and see to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name [appropriating for themselves the name Messiah which belongs to Me alone], saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not follow 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)

When you hear of wars and disturbances [civil unrest, revolts, uprisings], do not panic; for these things must take place first, but the end will not come immediately.”

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 Jesus told them, “Nation will rise against nation 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)

There will be violent earthquakes, and in various places famines and [deadly and devastating] pestilences (plagues, epidemics); and there will be terrible 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 things, they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, turning you over to the synagogues and prisons, and bringing you 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)

This will be a time and an opportunity for you to testify [about Me].

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)

So make up your minds not to prepare beforehand to defend yourselves;

Luke 21:15 (show verse)

for I will give you [skillful] words and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.

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)

But you will be betrayed and handed over even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and they will put some of you 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 you will be continually hated by everyone because of [your association with] My name.

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 will 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)

By your [patient] endurance [empowered by the Holy Spirit] you will gain 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)

“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by [hostile] armies, then understand [with confident assurance] that her complete destruction 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)

At that time, those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains, and those who are inside the city (Jerusalem) must get out, and those who are [out] in the country must not enter the city;

Luke 21:22 (show verse)

for these are days of vengeance [of rendering full justice or satisfaction], so that all things which are written will be fulfilled.

Luke 21:23 (show verse)

Woe to those women who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For great trouble and anguish will be on the land, and wrath and retribution on this people [Israel].

Luke 21:24 (show verse)

And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and will be led captive into all nations; and Jerusalem will be trampled underfoot by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled (completed).

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)

“There will be signs (attesting miracles) in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth [there will be] distress and anguish among nations, in perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea and the waves,

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)

people fainting from fear and expectation of the [dreadful] things coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will 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)

Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with [transcendent, overwhelming] power [subduing the nations] and with 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)

Now when these things begin to occur, stand tall and lift up your heads [in joy], because [suffering ends as] your redemption is drawing 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)

Then He told them a parable: “Look at 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)

as soon as they put out leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is near.

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 you too, when you see these things happening, know [without any doubt] that the kingdom of God is near.

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)

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this generation [those living at that definite period of time preceding the second coming] will not pass away until everything takes place.

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)

Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will 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)

“But be on guard, so that your hearts are not weighed down and depressed with the giddiness of debauchery and the nausea of self-indulgence and the worldly worries of life, and then that day [when the Messiah returns] will not come on you suddenly like a trap;

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 it will come upon all those who live on the face of all the earth.

Luke 21:36 (show verse)

But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].”

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)

Now in the daytime Jesus was teaching in [the porches and courts of] the temple, but at night He would go out and spend the night on the mount that is called Olivet.

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 early in the morning all the people would come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.

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