There shall not be left here one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down . The word ( ὧδε ) "here" is rightly inserted; and the prophecy is justified by scientific investigation. The expression is not hyperbolic. Modern investigation shows that the present wall has been rebuilt, probably on the foundation of the older One. read more
What manner of stones - The stones here referred to were those used in the building of the temple, and the walls on the sides of Mount Moriah, on which the temple stood. The temple was constructed of white marble, and the blocks were of a prodigious size. Josephus says that these stones were, some of them, 50 feet long, 24 feet broad, and 16 feet in thickness. read more
Mark 13:1-2. See what manner of stones, &c. Our Lord, in the conclusion of his lamentation over Jerusalem, (Matthew 23:38-39,) had declared that the temple should never be favoured with his presence any more; a declaration which, doubtless, appeared very strange to the disciples, and affected them much. For which reason they stopped him as he was going away, and desired him to see what a fine, sumptuous building the temple was: insinuating, probably, that they were surprised to hear him... read more
131. The coming crisis (Matthew 24:1-31; Mark 13:1-27; Luke 21:5-28)Through his parables and other teachings, Jesus had spoken a number of times of his going away and his return in glory, which would bring in the climax of the age, the triumph of his kingdom and final judgment. His disciples apparently connected these events with the predicted destruction of Jerusalem. Therefore, when Jesus spoke of the destruction of the temple, his disciples immediately connected this with the return of the... read more
out of the temple . As in Matthew 24:1 , marking this as the latter of two prophecies; the former (Luke 21:1 , Luke 21:37 ) being spoken "in the temple". out of. Greek. ek . App-104 . temple. Greek hieron. See notes on Matthew 4:5 ; Matthew 23:16 . Master = Teacher. App-98 . Mark 13:1 . see. Greek. ide. App-133 . Not the same as in verses: Mark 13:2 , Mark 13:26 . stones. There are some measuring 20 to 40 feet long, and weighing over 100 tons. read more
Jesus. See App-98 . Seest. Greek. blepo. App-133 . not = by no means. Greek. ou me ( App-106 ), denoting absolute certainty. The same word as in verses: Mark 13:30 , Mark 13:31 ; not the same as in verses: Mark 13:7 , Mark 13:11 , Mark 13:14 , Mark 7:15 , Mark 7:16 , Mark 7:19 , Mark 7:21 , Mark 7:24 , Mark 7:33 , Mark 7:35 . upon . Greek. epi, App-104 . read more
Topics appearing in this chapter are: Jesus' prophecy of the destruction of the temple (Mark 13:1-2); four disciples inquire as to the time of it and the sign preceding it (Mark 13:3-4); Jesus answers their compound question with (a) a special charge to the apostles (Mark 13:5-13); (b) a specific sign of the destruction of the temple (Mark 13:14-23); and (c) a prophecy of the Second Advent scheduled "after that tribulation" (Mark 13:14-27); (d) a lesson from the fig tree (Mark 13:28-29); (e)... read more
And Jesus said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left here one stone upon another, which shall not be thrown down.The questioner (and presumably all the apostles) were wrong. The temple would not be spared. The impending wreck of Jerusalem would be total and complete; even the great stones would be broken up and the entire structure demolished. This astounding prophecy was not a mere clever prediction of Jesus, based upon political considerations, and the... read more
1. And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him—The other Evangelists are less definite. "As some spake," says Luke ( :-); "His disciples came to Him," says Matthew ( :-). Doubtless it was the speech of one, the mouthpiece, likely, of others. Master—Teacher. see what manner of stones and what buildings are here—wondering probably, how so massive a pile could be overthrown, as seemed implied in our Lord's last words regarding it. JOSEPHUS, who gives a minute account of... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 13:1-37
Watching. This chapter relates almost exclusively to the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Yet in its testimony to the Divine power of foretelling future events, it has its evidential value to all students of the person of our Lord; while its central and simple lesson, " Watch! the day of your Lord's coming ye know not," may be profitably reiterated with frequency in the ears of all. One of the disciples, on passing out of the temple, drew the attention of the Master to the massiveness and... read more