Luke 21:12 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 21:5-19

See here, I. With what admiration some spoke of the external pomp and magnificence of the temple, and they were some of Christ's own disciples too; and they took notice of it to him how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, Luke 21:5. The outside was built up with goodly stones, and within it was beautified and enriched with the presents that were offered up for that purpose, and were hung up in it. They thought their Master should be as much affected with those things as they were, and... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 21:5-24

21:5-24 When some were speaking about the Temple, how it was adorned with lovely stones and offerings, Jesus said, "As for these things at which you are looking--days will come in which not one stone here will be left upon another, which will not be pulled down." They asked him, "Teacher, when, then, will these things be? And what will be the sign when these things are going to happen?" He said, "Take care that you are not led astray. Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and, 'The... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 21:12

But before all these ,.... Before all these things come to pass: they shall lay their hands on you ; as the high priest, the priests, and the captain of the temple did upon the apostles, Acts 4:1 and persecute you ; as upon the death of Stephen, Acts 8:1 delivering you up to the synagogues ; to be scourged there; or to the courts of judicature, the consistories of the Jews, their great sanhedrim; before these the apostles were brought, Acts 4:6 and into prisons ; as... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 21:12

Synagogues - Or, assemblies, etc. See these all explained on Mark 13:9 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 21:5-38

Preliminaries of the second advent. It would seem that, as an interlude amid his diligent teaching in Jerusalem, Jesus and the disciples, on their way back to Bethany, had paused on the Mount of Olives and contemplated the temple. The building was a superb one, and so well put together that the disciples and people generally believed it would last till doomsday. Hence, amid their admiration for the gorgeous pile, came their question about the end of the world, which would, they believed,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 21:8-19

The apparent signs which ( could show themselves, but which must not be mistaken for the true signs immediately preceding the catastrophe. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 21:12

But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you. The Master continues his prophetic picture. From speaking generally of wars, and disasters, and tumults, and awful natural phenomena, which would mark the sad age in which his hearers were living, he proceeded to tell them of things which would surely befall them. But even then, though terrible trials would be their lot, they were not to be dismayed, nor to dream that the great catastrophe he had been predicting... read more

Albert Barnes

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 21:12

Luke 21:12 . But before all these Before the appearing of the false Christs before the rumours of wars the earthquakes, famines, and pestilences that were to be in divers places; they shall lay their hands on you, &c. “How fully the particulars foretold in this verse were accomplished, we learn from the Roman historians, Tacitus and Suetonius, who have given an account of the persecution raised against the Christians by Nero. But the history of the Acts will throw the greatest light... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 21:5-28

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 21:5-19

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 21:5-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 21:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 21:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 21:5-38

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 21:8-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 21:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 21:7-36

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 21:12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 21:5-28

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