Luke 21:20

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

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Interpretation

With much curiosity those about Christ ask as to the time when the great desolation should be. He answers with clearness and fulness, as far as was necessary to teach them their duty; for all knowledge is desirable as far as it is in order to practice.

Read with

This thought runs through Luke 21:19-23.

Luke 21:19 Luke 21:20 Luke 21:21 Luke 21:22 Luke 21:23

Glossary

Jerusalem Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.