24:1; Mark 13:1 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, 6 “These things which you see—the days will come in which # Is. When the Romans invaded Jerusalem, the Children of Israel had fought with the Romans. & xxxviii. God's purpose in our lives will be worked out somewhere else. And they shall fall by the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations. He also warns that, if we are outside the city, do not go into it—more wisdom. But all the texts read "to". For there will be great distress on the land, and wrath to this people.”. 23 But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! Luke 21:23, NASB: "Woe to those women who are pregnant, and to those who are nursing babies in those days; for there will be great distress upon theland, and wrath to this people;" Luke 21:23, NLT: "How terrible it will be for pregnant women and for nursing mothers in those days. 3. But their opinion seemeth to me most probable, who interpret it of the time of God’s patience with the Gentiles. (e) By wrath are meant those things which God sends when he is displeased. Vers.—E. The use of the former word in the sense of distress is mainly Hellenistic; here and in St. Paul’s epistles. “For then shall be tribulation such as was not since the beginning of the world, nor ever shall be” - language not unusual in the Old Testament for tremendous calamities, though of this it may perhaps be literally said, “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved, but for the elect‘s sake those days shall be shortened” (Matthew 24:21, Matthew 24:22). Luke 11:24-26. The passage is structured around three instances of mockery leveled against Jesus (verses 35, 36, 39). concerning the ἀνάγκη and ὀργὴ. 2 # Mk 12:42 He also saw a poor widow putting in two mites, # Gk. In Matthew 17, Jesus compared John to the prophet Elijah. Bible passage: Luke 21:23-24 Prophet: Jesus Written: During the first century Jesus prophesied that the Gentiles, which is a word that refers to non-Jews, would trample upon Jerusalem until the end times.. Some stayed in Jerusalem and fought and were slaughtered. l. 6. c. 15. Luke 21:33, ESV: "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." As the Jews have filled up their measure, and now the wrath of God is come upon them to the uttermost, so the Gentiles shall have their time also. “Woe to those who are with child and to those who are breast-feeding in those days! It is the inevitable consequence of sin (Romans 1:18). First, we have a general problem with the PIOUS BIAS as I have come to call it. 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. In verses 21-23, all these *blessings are very different from the way in which the world thinks of happiness. [The introduction of the appellation ‘Israel’ is avoided in this case.—V. Stating only that Jesus was crucified alongside two criminals (verse 33), Luke’s narration does not dwell on … Jerusalem ever since that time hath been. 23.] v. But woe unto them that are with-child,.... See Gill on Matthew 24:19. Some from this text think, that there shall be a time when the Jews shall repossess the city of Jerusalem. Luke 22:31-32 relates to Matthew 7:21-23 because it, like the other passages we’ve studied, doesn’t speak of the same situation or circumstance as that of Matthew 7. If the wider sense be adopted, the particular distress (Divine retribution) is brought out in the clause: wrath unto this people. The host is God the Father, inviting his people Israel to the messianic banquet in the Kingdom of God. There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth there will be dismay among the nations and bewilderment at the roar of the surging sea. Luke 21:23 King James Version (KJV) with words of Jesus in red, word-for-word translation and meaning from the original Greek Scriptures, its context and search popularity level. 5 # Matt. B. Here in Matthew and Mark (Mt 24:24; Mr 13:22) are some particulars about "false Christs," who should, "if possible"—a precious clause—"deceive the very elect." Why? for there shall be great distress in the land, and, the time, in which the world belongs to the nations, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. A Jewish bronze or copper coin, it was the smallest coin circulated. (226)]— ἐν τῷ λαῷ τούτῳ, in the case of [‘upon’] this people) who have despised so great grace vouchsafed from heaven. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days; for there will be great distress upon the land and wrath to this people; To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, For there shall be great distress in the land, Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days, for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people, For there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people. de Bello Jud. 14. Luke 23:33-43 challenges us to expand our notions of who deserves mercy. If the wider sense be adopted, the particular distress (Divine retribution) is brought out in the clause: wrath unto this people. 24. But it is not an idea from which he withdraws (see also Luke 3:7). In Matthew 7:15–18, He again contrasts the two types of people by using imagery well known to those in an agrarian culture—sheep/wolves, grapes/figs, thorn … He introduces here the concept of the “many” and the “few” that He will return to in verses 21-23. But this parable is an allegory, and has a similar message to the Parable of the Tenants (20:9-19). The sinner is secure, has no doubt concerning the goodness of his state, nor any dread of the judgment to come. Here indeed was the Prophet like unto Moses. The same phrase occurs in Luke 21:25; but with greater force, Luke 21:35. & xxxviii. Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. Jerusalem will be trampled upon. (225) [The omission of the particle ἐν is favoured as well by the margin of both Editions, as also by the Germ. As the day for His departure drew ever closer, we find Jesus preparing men for a ministry, that would shortly be handed over to them. For behold the days are coming The time is hastening on; yet a little while, a few years more, and such times of distress will be: in the which they shall say; or it shall be commonly said; it will be in every one's mouth: blessed are the barren, and the … Luke chapter 21 KJV (King James Version) 1 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.. 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:. ‘Wrath.’ This is not a normal Lucan concept and confirms that he is giving us words that have been passed on to him. v. 1. : and indeed, the distress was very great, and such a time of tribulation, as was never known since the beginning of the world, nor never will be the like; what with the enemy without, and their seditions and divisions within, the robberies, murders, and famine, which prevailed and abounded, their miseries are not to be expressed: and wrath upon this people; of the Jews; even the wrath of God, as well as of man, which came upon them to the uttermost; and their own historian observes, that God, who had condemned the people, turned every way of salvation to their destructionF5Joseph. Luke 21). (Compare 2Th 2:9-11; Re 13:13.). Others, the time when the gospel should be carried over all the world. Luke 4: 21-30. Greek. 25. g.], Ver. Targum in Genesis 22.14. The use of the former word in the sense of distress is mainly Hellenistic; here and in St. Paul’s epistles. Several major factors could hinder our grasp of the gravity of this situation. Luke 21:33 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Luke 21:33, NIV: "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." Some here by the times of the Gentiles understand all that time between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world. (d) Vid. The meaning here is quite literal, in that no man born here on Earth was greater in the eyes of God, than John, yet, even the lowest ranking angel is greater than John. & Targum Sheni in Esth. Luke 23:13 Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people, KJV Luke 23:13 And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, Mt 27:21-23; Mark 15:14; John 18:38; 19:4; Luke 23 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries; THE SECOND CIVIL TRIAL BEFORE PILATE for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath upon this people. The latter word expresses the same idea as that in 1 Thessalonians 2:16. As the Lord Jesus Christ continued His journey towards Jerusalem and the cross, we discover an increasing opposition to His Messianic claims. 25. Next come 4 ‘woes’ which are the opposite of the 4 *blessings. In the Old Testament it was foretold that before the Messiah came, a prophet would prepare the way. 13:17. The Romans put a (border) around Jerusalem and starved them out. For there shall be great distress in the land; of Judea. Some are offended in Christ because of circumstances connected with the Person and history of Christ Himself. In interpreting the parable we need to be careful not to over-allegorize, that is, to find a correspondent meaning for every detail of the story. The Greek word αναγκη, here used, properly signifies "necessity", but here intends afflictions and distress; in which sense it is often used by the Septuagint, as in Psalm 107:6 and it is also by the Targumists adopted into their language, and used in the same senseF4Vid. пояснение к Мк. Luke 21:23. That's why. 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because … But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! Question: "What did Jesus mean when He said, 'this generation will not pass'?" en. The idea is of impending doom because of the nature of God in response to sin (compare Mark 3:5; John 3:36; John 10 times in Romans 9 times elsewhere in Paul’s letters; twice in Hebrews; twice in James and six times in Revelation). : as in parallels as far as ἡμέραις; then follow words peculiar to Lk. for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. 70 ad. When the unclean spirit hath gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and not finding it, he saith, I will return to my house, whence I came out. He wa… : as in parallels as far as ; then follow words peculiar to Lk. "For then shall be tribulation such as was not since the beginning of the world, nor ever shall be"—language not unusual in the Old Testament for tremendous calamities, though of this it may perhaps be literally said, "And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved, but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened" (Mt 24:21, 22). First of all, we must understand who John was. Luke 21:23. The Greek word here used, properly signifies "necessity", but here intends afflictions and distress; in which sense it is often used by the Septuagint, as in Psalm 107:6 and it is also by the Targumists adopted into their language, and used in the same sense (d): and indeed, the distress was very great, and such a time of tribulation, as was never known since the beginning of the world, nor never will be the like; what with the enemy without, and their seditions and divisions within, the robberies, murders, and famine, which prevailed and abounded, their miseries are not to be expressed: and wrath upon this people; of the Jews; even the wrath of God, as well as of man, which came upon them to the uttermost; and their own historian observes, that God, who had condemned the people, turned every way of salvation to their destruction (e). A lepton, meaning “small” or “thin,” is a fraction of a penny and about 1/128 of a denarius, which was a day’s wage. And when he is come, he findeth it swept and embellished. Some turned against Jesus, the one who spoke gracious words, or the one who spoke challenging words, and a mixture. There were people who were very religious and liked him, who were the backbone of Judaism, and others who went off him when he said what they didn’t like or agree with. Jerusalem will be trampled under foot by the heathen until the heathen’s day is over. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Luke 11:21-23 NIV - “When a strong man, fully armed, - Bible Gateway “When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. REFLECTION. 26 Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. The distress on all the earth is not so distinctly the result of the divine anger, as that which shall befall this nation. Many will be still born or will die in infancy because of what is coming. Luke 21:23 Happy birthday to me! 2. The end: coming of the Son of Man (Luke 21:25–28) Signs in the heavens (Luke 21:25–26) The authoritative return of the Son of Man (Luke 21:27) The drawing near of redemption (Luke 21:28) 6. But for this merciful "shortening," brought about by a remarkable concurrence of causes, the whole nation would have perished, in which there yet remained a remnant to be afterwards gathered out. Luke 21:23 “But woe unto them that are with child,…”: Translation, Meaning. Whether any such thing can be from hence gathered, I doubt. That is, we are inclined to think that because John the Baptist was a prophet, he must have always been pious. ‘Woe to you!’ is an expression of regret, meaning ‘How miserable for you!’ It is also a warning that God’s judgement is to come. — from the greater suffering it would involve; as also “flight in winter, and on the sabbath,” which they were to “pray” against (Matthew 24:20), the one as more trying to the body, the other to the soul. The Romans have had their time, the Turks now have their time; but their glass is also running out, there will be a fulfilling of their time too, and whether then another sort of barbarians shall possess it, or the Jews or Christians shall recover it, time must interpret. Even the most innocent will be affected. Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.” This is why John was the greatest person born of women up to that time, and was the greatest prophet. 1. Some are offended and stumble at Christ, on the pretence that there is not sufficient evidence of His Divine mission. Bible Commentary for Luke 21:23 Wesley's Notes for Luke 21:23 21:21 Let them that are in the midst of it - Where Jerusalem stands (that is, they that are in Jerusalem) depart out of it, before their retreat is cut off by the uniting of the forces near the city, and let not them that are in the adjacent countries by any means enter into it. In that passage, Jesus says He “never knew” those who prophesied in His name, cast out demons, and did other wonderful works. The awfulness of the days that are coming on the land and on Jerusalem are emphasised in terms of the weakest and most vulnerable, those who are pregnant or breast-feeding. 25. trodden down by the Gentiles, the Romans, Saracens, Franks, and is at this day trodden of the Turks. Luke 21:21-23. 2 lepta. We note that Luke omits the suggestion that they pray that their flight might not be in the winter. Luke 23:29. If it was not in the winter that would be at least one mercy. Happy Birthday to me! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. Answer: This quote of Jesus in regards to the end times is found in Matthew 24:34; Mark 13:30; and Luke 21:32. According to passages like Isaiah 40:3-5, this prophet would be a voice calling in the desert, “Prepare the way of the Lord.” We are told in Matthew 3 and Luke 3 that this prophet was John the Baptist. with child, etc. To grasp just how important prayer is, notice the example of Daniel, one of the three most righteous men in the Bible, according to Ezekiel 14:14.Part of his story is in Daniel 6:7, 10:. ἐπὶ τ. γ., general; τῷ λ. τούτῳ, particular. 26. Targum in Gen xxii. And yet in this very application (for the old and blind and lame are not mentioned) there is also stress on the effect it will have on the growth of the seed of these people. John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. If we are in Judea at this time, we should flee and not expect God to protect us there. That suggestion (which did not say that it would be in the winter, only that they should pray that it was not) was in order to compound the horror. Originally constraint, necessity; thence force or violence, and in the classical poets, distress, anguish. Verse Thoughts. Luke 21:23. , etc. App-104. l. 6. c. 15. . de Bello Jud. Luke 21:28. The latter word expresses the same idea as that in 1 Thessalonians 2:16. upon = among. Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. There is a kind of peace in the heart of an unconverted soul, while the devil, as a strong man armed, keeps it. Vers. Luke 21:36. [23] Anthony Lee Ash, The Gospel according to Luke (Austin, Texas: Sweet Publishing Company, 1973), Luke, II, p. 115. Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! 2:6–9; Mic. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?” 23 And then I will declare to them, “I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.” (23) Great distress in the land.—Literally, great need, or necessity. The heart of every unconverted sinner is the devil's palace, where he dwells, and where he rules. 1 # Mk 12:41–44; Jn 8:20 He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts in the treasury. But for this merciful “shortening,” brought about by a remarkable concurrence of causes, the whole nation would have perished, in which there yet remained a remnant to be afterwards gathered out. Wisdom dictates that we follow God's instruction and get out. There is no way to entertain any reasonable doubt either: (1) that Jesus uttered this prophecy, or (2) that it came to pass as he said. Luke 21:23. ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς, on the earth [but Engl. Here in Matthew and Mark (Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:22) are some particulars about “false Christs,” who should, “if possible” - a precious clause - “deceive the very elect.” (Compare 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11; Revelation 13:13.). "These are the days of vengeance." Originally constraint, necessity; thence force or violence, and in the classical poets, distress, anguish. But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! concerning the and . беременным... питающим сосцами См. 23,24. 21 Not everyone who says to Me, “Lord, Lord,” shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 3:12; Luke 19:41–44 not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.” Coupled with watching and overcoming, the next subject that Jesus addresses in Luke 21:36 is prayer. The danger which faces us as we come to the account of the question which John the Baptist relayed to Jesus is that we won’t take it as seriously as we should. in the land]) even outside of Judea. & Targum Sheni in Esth. Woe for the great distress of Jerusalem (Luke 21:23–24) 5. It is, however, so used by St. Paul (1 Corinthians 7:26; 2 Corinthians 6:4; 2 Corinthians 12:10; 1 Thessalonians 3:7). Jesus’ full speech, which would include both, must have been even more terrifying. Luke 21:33, KJV: "Heaven and earth … Josephus tells us, that in the wars which ended in the taking of Jerusalem, by the famine and the sword there perished one million one hundred thousand Jews, and ninety seven thousand were carried into captivity. Upon the land, or ‘earth.’ This may be general, but as the direct reference is to the war under Titus, it more probably means: the land of Judea. 64:10, 11; Lam. The saying, which begins in Luke 23.28 and concludes with the green tree-dry tree analogy of verse 23.31, fits into the eschatology of the Synoptic Gospels, which is largely focused on the 70 AD destruction of Jerusalem (cf. Upon the land, or ‘earth.’ This may be general, but as the direct reference is to the war under Titus, it more probably means: the land of Judea. For there shall be great distress in the land; of Judea. Instead he emphasises the distress in another way. Luke 21:23. οὐαὶ, etc. ((e) Joseph. He was liked and not liked. Until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. with child, &c.—from the greater suffering it would involve; as also "flight in winter, and on the sabbath," which they were to "pray" against (Mt 24:20), the one as more trying to the body, the other to the soul. The word, which St. Luke uses as an equivalent for “tribulation,” is not found in the other Gospels in this sense. meʹno, rendered “to endure,” literally means “to remain (stay) under.”. For there will be disaster in the land and great anger against this people."