Luke 21:20
The Desolation of Jerusalem“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.
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- Luke 19:43 : 43 For the days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and surround you and close in on you from every side.
- Dan 9:27 : 27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one week. But in the middle of that week he will bring sacrifices and offerings to a halt. On the wing of abominations will come one who destroys, until the decreed end is poured out on the one who destroys.”
- Matt 24:15 : 15 The Abomination of Desolation“So when you see the abomination of desolation– spoken about by Daniel the prophet– standing in the holy place”(let the reader understand),
- Mark 13:14 : 14 The Abomination of Desolation“But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be”(let the reader understand),“then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.
- Luke 21:7 : 7 So they asked him,“Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that these things are about to take place?”
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- Luke 21:21-255 verses84%
21 Then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. Those who are inside the city must depart. Those who are out in the country must not enter it,
22 because these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.
23 Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing their babies in those days! For there will be great distress on the earth and wrath against this people.
24 They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led away as captives among all nations. Jerusalem will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
25 The Arrival of the Son of Man“And there will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth nations will be in distress, anxious over the roaring of the sea and the surging waves.
- Mark 13:14-152 verses79%
14 The Abomination of Desolation“But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be”(let the reader understand),“then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.
15 The one on the roof must not come down or go inside to take anything out of his house.
- Luke 21:27-326 verses79%
27 Then they will see the Son of Man arriving in a cloud with power and great glory.
28 But when these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
29 The Parable of the Fig Tree Then he told them a parable:“Look at the fig tree and all the other trees.
30 When they sprout leaves, you see for yourselves and know that summer is now near.
31 So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
- Luke 19:43-442 verses79%
43 For the days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and surround you and close in on you from every side.
44 They will demolish you– you and your children within your walls– and they will not leave within you one stone on top of another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.”
- Matt 24:15-162 verses79%
15 The Abomination of Desolation“So when you see the abomination of desolation– spoken about by Daniel the prophet– standing in the holy place”(let the reader understand),
16 “then those in Judea must flee to the mountains.
- Luke 21:6-72 verses77%
6 “As for these things that you are gazing at, the days will come when not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!”
7 So they asked him,“Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that these things are about to take place?”
- Mark 13:29-302 verses76%
29 So also you, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, right at the door.
30 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
- Matt 24:33-342 verses75%
33 So also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near, right at the door.
34 I tell you the truth, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.
- Luke 21:9-124 verses74%
9 And when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be afraid. For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once.”
10 Persecution of Disciples Then he said to them,“Nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
11 There will be great earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven.
12 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.
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19 By your endurance you will gain your lives.
- Zech 14:1-22 verses73%
1 The Sovereignty of the Lord A day of the LORD is about to come when your possessions will be divided as plunder in your midst.
2 For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to wage war; the city will be taken, its houses plundered, and the women raped. Then half of the city will go into exile, but the remainder of the people will not be taken away.
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2 And he said to them,“Do you see all these things? I tell you the truth, not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!”
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38 Look, your house is left to you desolate!
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2 “I am about to make Jerusalem a cup that brings dizziness to all the surrounding nations; indeed, Judah will also be included when Jerusalem is besieged.
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35 Look, your house is forsaken! And I tell you, you will not see me until you say,‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’”
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41 Jesus Weeps for Jerusalem under Judgment Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it,
- Luke 21:35-362 verses72%
35 For it will overtake all who live on the face of the whole earth.
36 But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
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20 The inhabited towns will be left in ruins and the land will be devastated. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’”
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23 Whenever they persecute you in one town, flee to another! I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
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2 Jesus said to him,“Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!”
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12 The city is left in ruins; the gate is reduced to rubble.
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9 So on that day I will set out to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.”
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22 Into his right hand comes the portent for Jerusalem– to set up battering rams, to give the signal for slaughter, to shout out the battle cry, to set up battering rams against the gates, to erect a siege ramp, to build a siege wall.
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19 Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing their babies in those days!
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16 They are saying,‘Announce to the surrounding nations,“The enemy is coming!” Proclaim this message to Jerusalem:“Those who besiege cities are coming from a distant land. They are ready to raise the battle cry against the towns in Judah.”’
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2 “Son of man, turn toward Jerusalem and speak out against the sanctuaries. Prophesy against the land of Israel
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12 But this will be the nature of the plague with which the LORD will strike all the nations that have fought against Jerusalem: Their flesh will decay while they stand on their feet, their eyes will rot away in their sockets, and their tongues will dissolve in their mouths.
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7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.
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17 Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing their babies in those days!
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8 So take warning, Jerusalem, or I will abandon you in disgust and make you desolate, a place where no one can live.”