Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 21:7-36
The account of the destruction of Jerusalem contained in this chapter has been fully considered in the notes at Matthew 24:0. All that will be necessary here will be an explanation of a few words that did not occur in that chapter.Luke 21:9Commotions - Insurrections. Subjects rising against their rulers.Luke 21:11Fearful sights - See Matthew 24:7.Luke 21:12, Luke 21:13Synagogues, and into prisons - See the notes at Mark 13:9-10.Luke 21:14Settle it, therefore, in your hearts - Fix it firmly in... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 21:25-27
The prophecy of the coming of the Son of man in glory. The signs which shall precede this advent. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory . The... read more