Luke 21:12-15

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 21:13

And it shall turn to you for a testimony. By this means they would have an opportunity of leaving their testimony for Christ before kings and rulers; and what they should meet with from them, would be a means of strengthening and confirming them in the truths of the Gospel; and be a proof and evidence to them of the certainty of the above things Christ had said should be accomplished; as well as be for a testimony against the rulers and governors, Jews, and Gentiles, before whom they should... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 21:14

Settle it therefore in your hearts ,.... Resolve on this in your minds, and let it be a rule never to be departed from: not to meditate before what you shall answer ; not to sit down, and study a form of words, and scheme of things, what to reply to the ensnaring questions, that may be thought would be asked, by kings and rulers, or any of the judges before whom they should be brought; it being natural for persons, especially of a low life, to be timorous and fearful, to appear before... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 21:15

For I will give you a mouth ,.... A faculty of speaking, a freedom of expression, a door of utterance, a good degree of elocution, to speak properly, pertinently and freely to any point: and wisdom ; to answer with great propriety, and in the most prudent manner, to any difficult and ensnaring question; and to furnish with such knowledge of the Gospel, and with such gifts and abilities to preach and defend it, that they should be able to give a clear and distinct account of it, and prove... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 21:13

It shall turn to you for a testimony - That is, it shall turn out on your part for a testimony to them (your persecutors) that you are thoroughly persuaded of the truth of what you teach, and that you are no impostors. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 21:14

Settle it therefore, etc. - See on Matthew 10:19 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 21:15

I will give you a mouth and wisdom - Στομα , a mouth, must appear plain to every person to be used here for a ready utterance, or eloquence in speaking. They shall have an abundance of wisdom to know what to say; and they shall have an irresistible eloquence to say what they ought. read more

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