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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 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 noticed a poor widow putting two little coins in.

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, "I tell you plainly, this poor widow has put in more than them 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 these people all contributed out of their surplus, but she has given out of her neediness all her living."

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)

Some were speaking of the temple with its ornamentation of splendid stones and votive gifts, but 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 what you see, there are days coming when not a stone will be left upon another, without being 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)

So they asked him, "Teacher, and when will this happen? What will be the sign for this 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)

He said, "Take care that you are not misled; for many will come in my name saying, 'I am he' and 'the time is near' ??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 disturbances, do not be scared; these have to come first, but the end is not at once."

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 against nation, and realm against realm,

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 with famine and pestilence here and there, there will be awful portents 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 that, men will lay hands on you and persecute you, handing you over to synagogues and prisons; you will be dragged before kings and governors for the sake of my name.

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)

That will turn out an opportunity for you to bear witness.

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 resolve to yourselves that you will not rehearse your defence beforehand,

Luke 21:15 (show verse)

for I will give you words and wisdom that not one of your opponents will be able to meet 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)

You will be betrayed by your very parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you will 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)

You will be hated by all on account of 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)

Hold out stedfast and you 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 whenever you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then be sure her desolation is not far away.

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 fly to the hills, let those who are in the city escape, and let not those who are in the country come in to the city;

Luke 21:22 (show verse)

for these are the days of the divine Vengeance, in fulfilment of all that is written in scripture.

Luke 21:23 (show verse)

Woe to women with child and to women who give suck in those days, for sore anguish will come upon the land and Wrath on this people;

Luke 21:24 (show verse)

they will fall by the edge of the sword, they will be carried prisoners to all nations, and Jerusalem will be under the heel of the Gentiles till the period of the Gentiles expires.

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)

And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, while on earth the nations will be in dismay with bewilderment at the roar of sea and 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 swooning with panic and foreboding of what is to befall the universe. For the orbs 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 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 these things begin to happen, look up and raise your heads, for your release is not far distant."

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 told them a parable. "Look at the fig tree and indeed 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 can see for yourselves that summer 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 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, whenever you see all this happen, be sure the Reign 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 truly, the present generation will not pass away till all this happens.

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 never.

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)

Take heed to yourselves in case your hearts get overpowered by dissipation and drunkenness and worldly anxieties, and so that Day catches 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 dwellers on the face of all the earth.

Luke 21:36 (show verse)

From hour to hour keep awake, praying that you may succeed in escaping all these dangers to come and in standing 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)

By day he taught in the temple, but at night he went outside the city and passed the night on the hill called the Olive-Orchard.

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 used to come early in the morning to listen to 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