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Themes in Luke 21

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Themes in Luke 21

Luke 21:1 (show verse)

Then Jesus looked up [i.e., from his seated position at the entrance to the Temple], and saw people throwing their gifts [of money] into the treasury [Note: This was a large open-mouthed container used for receiving offerings for meeting expenses of Temple upkeep].

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 certain poor widow throwing two small copper coins into it [Note: These two coins amounted to about ten minutes of a farm laborer's pay, or about one dollar in 1994].

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)

So, He said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has thrown in more than all the rest [i.e., referring to the many rich people who were also throwing in money].

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 of them threw in from their abundance, but she threw in from her poverty 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

Luke 21:5 (show verse)

Then, as someone [i.e., of His disciples. See Mark 13:1], spoke of how the Temple was decorated with beautiful stones and objects dedicated as gifts, Jesus 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 you are looking at, the time will come when there will not be one stone left on another here that will 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)

So, they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, when will these things [you just spoke of] happen? And what will be the sign [that indicates] when these things are about to be fulfilled?"

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)

And He replied, "Pay attention, so that you are not led astray [from the truth]. For many [false teachers] will come, claiming to be me, and saying, 'I am [the Christ],' and 'The time is near.' [But] do not go 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)

And when you hear of wars and uprisings [going on], do not be afraid, for such things must necessarily happen first. But the end will not come right away." [Note: By "the end" here Jesus probably alludes to the downfall of Jerusalem, in AD 70, with its attending destruction of the Temple buildings].

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 said to His disciples, "Nations will wage war against one another and kingdoms will attack one another.

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 great earthquakes will happen, and at various places there will be famines and disease epidemics. And there will be fearful events and great [supernatural] 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 happen, the authorities will grab hold of you, and persecute you, and turn you over to the synagogues and prisons [i.e., for punishment and confinement]. They will take you in front of kings and governors for being loyal to me.

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)

It will result in [an opportunity for] witnessing to them.

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)

Determine in your hearts, therefore, not to plan ahead how you will answer them [when interrogated],

Luke 21:15 (show verse)

for I will give you a mouth [i.e., the ability to speak properly] and wisdom [i.e., the knowledge of what to say], which none of your opponents will be able to resist or speak against.

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 turned over [i.e., to the authorities for punishment] even by [your own] parents and brothers and relatives and friends. And they will [even] 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 hated by all people for being loyal to 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
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)

However, not one hair of your head will be lost.

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)

[But], by holding out steadfastly, you will gain your life. [Note: This means either "preserve your earthly life," or "attain never ending life"].

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)

"So, when you see Jerusalem surrounded by [Roman] armies, then you will know that her total 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)

Then those [of you] in Judea are to run away into the [nearby] mountains. And those who are inside of the city are to leave it [immediately]. And those who are in the countryside should not enter the city.

Luke 21:22 (show verse)

For these are times for punishment [i.e., to be inflicted on Jerusalem], so that everything written [i.e., by the prophets] may be fulfilled [i.e., about Jerusalem's destruction. See Dan. 9:26-27].

Luke 21:23 (show verse)

It will be too bad for pregnant women and those who are nursing [babies] in those days! For there will be great distress in this land [i.e., Judea, and especially Jerusalem], and raging anger [will be shown] against these people [i.e., by the Roman armies].

Luke 21:24 (show verse)

And people will die by the sword and be led captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled on by the [unconverted] Gentiles [i.e., by the Romans and later by others] until the times of [domination by] 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 [Note: This event answers to the "immediately" of Matt. 24:29, and suggests the next major event on God's calendar] there will be [supernatural] signs [evident] in the sun and moon and stars. And on earth [there will be] distress among nations; they will be perplexed by the roaring of the ocean's churning waves. [Note: Probably this is figurative language for highly agitated conditions on earth].

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 will become despondent from fear, and from dreading the [terrible] things which will come upon the earth, for the forces 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)

And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great splendor [Note: This no doubt refers to the second coming of Christ. See II Pet. 3:9-10; Matt. 24:30-31; Rev. 1:7].

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)

But when these things begin to happen, stand up and lift up your heads [i.e., in anticipation], for your redemption [i.e., deliverance, either from destruction or condemnation] is getting closer."

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 Jesus told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, as well as all [other] 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 begin to sprout their leaves you know when you look at them, without being told, 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)

In the same way also, when you see these things happening [i.e., the above mentioned "signs"], you can know that the kingdom of God [i.e., either its heavenly phase or the destruction of Jerusalem] 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)

Truly I tell you, the people of this generation will not [all] die off before all these things [i.e., mentioned above] happen.

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)

Although the sky and the earth will pass away [See II Pet. 3:10], my words will not pass away [i.e., they will certainly come true].

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 pay attention to yourselves so that your hearts do not become overburdened by carousing, and drunkenness, and the worries of life. [If you do], that 'day' [i.e., Jesus' second coming and judgment] will arrive suddenly, like a trap [i.e., which catches an animal by surprise].

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 that is the way this 'day' will arrive for everyone [else] living on the entire earth.

Luke 21:36 (show verse)

But you should be alert at all times, offering earnest prayers, so that you will be strong enough to escape all these things that will happen, and to appear [acceptable] in front of the Son of man [on that day]."

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 Jesus was teaching in the Temple every day, and He went out and lodged on the hill called Olivet every night [Note: Possibly this meant He lodged in a house in Bethany, which was situated on the side of this hill].

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 to hear Him early [each] morning.

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