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Themes in Luke 21

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Themes in Luke 21

Luke 21:1 (show verse)

And looking up, he saw the rich people dropping 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 drop in two coppers.

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, "I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all the rest.

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 gave from what they had to spare, but she in her want has 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

Luke 21:5 (show verse)

When some spoke about the Temple and its decoration with costly stone and votive offerings, 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 this that you are looking at, the time is coming when not one stone will be left here upon 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)

Then they asked him, "Master, when will this happen, and what will be the sign that it is going to take place?"

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 said, "Take care not to be misled. For many will come under my name, and say, 'I am he,' and 'The time is at hand.' 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)

But when you hear of wars and outbreaks, do not be alarmed. These have to come first, but the end does not follow 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 he said to them, "Nation will rise in arms 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 great earthquakes, and pestilence and famine here and there. There will be horrors and great signs in the sky.

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 this, men will arrest you and persecute you, and hand you over to synagogues and prisons and have you brought before kings and governors on my account.

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 all lead to your testifying.

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 your defense,

Luke 21:15 (show verse)

for I will give you such wisdom of utterance as none of your opponents will be able to resist or dispute.

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)

You will be betrayed even by your parents and brothers and kinsmen 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 hated by everyone because you bear 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)

Yet 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)

It is by your endurance that you will win 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 being surrounded by armies, then you must understand that her devastation is at hand.

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 who are in Judea must fly to the hills, those who are in the city must get out of it, and those who are in the country must not go into it,

Luke 21:22 (show verse)

for those are the days of vengeance, when all that is written in the Scriptures will be fulfilled.

Luke 21:23 (show verse)

But alas for women who are with child at that time, or who have babies, for there will be great misery in the land and anger at this people.

Luke 21:24 (show verse)

They will fall by the edge of the sword, and be carried off as prisoners among all nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled under foot by the heathen, until the time of the heathen comes.

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 too in sun, moon, and stars, and on earth dismay among the heathen, bewildered at the roar 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)

Men will swoon with fear and foreboding of what is to happen to the world, for the forces in the sky will shake.

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 great power and 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)

But when this begins to happen, look up and raise your heads, for your deliverance will be at hand."

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 gave them an illustration: "See 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 their leaves, you see them and you know without being told that summer is 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
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 when you see these things happen, you must know that the Kingdom of God is 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)

I tell you, it will all happen before the present generation passes 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
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)

Earth and sky will pass away, but my words will not.

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 take care that your hearts are not loaded down with self-indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares, and that day takes you by surprise, 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 on all who are living anywhere on the face of the earth.

Luke 21:36 (show verse)

But you must be vigilant and always pray that you may succeed in escaping all this that is going to happen, and in standing in the presence of 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)

He would spend the days teaching in the Temple, but at night he would go out of the city and stay on the hill 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 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