10 Then he said to them: “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. 12 “But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you.

As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings. / “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End Times. 5 Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

What does Luke 21:5 mean? Jesus has been teaching on the temple Mount. Much of that has involved arguing with religious leaders about who should have authority (Luke 20). He wrapped up the debates by warning His larger group of disciples against the local religious experts, who love attention and manipulate the needy for personal gain (Luke 20:47).

Jesus Predicts the Destruction of the Temple. 5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was [a]adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, 6 “These things which you see—the days will come in whichnot one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.” The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age.

1. How does the description of the temple in Luke 21:5 reflect human values, and how does Jesus' response challenge those values? 2. In what ways can we be tempted to focus on external appearances in our spiritual lives, and how can we shift our focus to what truly matters? 3.

2 And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. 3 And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: 4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had. 5And as some spake of the temple, how it wa...

"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them with fear, and for looking after those things which are coming to pass on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken" (Luke 21:25, 26).

2025年2月24日 · Breaking Down the Key Parts of Luke 21:5. Each aspect of Luke 21:5 offers insights into God’s perspective. The admiration for the temple highlights our tendency to cling to material expressions of faith. We can easily become distracted by the grandiosity of church buildings, rituals, and traditions.

But Jesus said, 6 “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will be thrown down.” 7 “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” 8 He replied: “Watch out that you are not deceived.