Luke 21:7

Luke 21:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?
• New International Version (NIV)“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And they asked him, "Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?"
• New King James Version (NKJV)So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?”

Context of Luke 21:7

5Some ⌞of the disciples⌟ were talking about the temple complex. They noted that it was built with fine stones and decorated with beautiful gifts. So Jesus said, 6“About these buildings that you see—the time will come when not one of these stones will be left on top of another. Each one will be torn down.” The disciples asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? What will be the sign when all this will occur?” 8Jesus said, “Be careful that you are not deceived. Many will come using my name. They will say, ‘I am he!’ and ‘The time is near.’ Don’t follow them! 9“When you hear of wars and revolutions, don’t be terrified! These things must happen first, but the end will not come immediately.”

Luke 21:7 word by word

Ἐπηρώτησαν δὲ αὐτὸν λέγοντες· διδάσκαλε, πότε οὖν ταῦτα ἔσται καὶ τί τὸ σημεῖον ὅταν μέλλῃ ταῦτα γίνεσθαι;¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• they askedἐπερωτάωeperōtaō · to questionG1905
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• Masterδιδάσκαλοςdidaskalos · teacherG1320
• butοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• whenπότεpote · when?G4219
• shallεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• signὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• signσημεῖονsēmeion · signG4592
• whenὅτανhotan · when(-ever)G3752
• shall comeμέλλωmellō · to ensueG3195
• to passγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096

Cross-references for Luke 21:7

• Luke 21:32“I can guarantee this truth: This generation will not disappear until all this takes place.
• Daniel 12:6One of them asked the man dressed in linen clothes who was above the river, “How long will it be until these miracles are over?”
• Matthew 24:3As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will this happen? What will be the sign that you are coming again, and when will the world come to an end?”
• Mark 13:3As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives facing the temple buildings, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,
• John 21:21When Peter saw him, he asked Jesus, “Lord, what about him?”
• Acts 1:6So when the apostles came together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you’re going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
• Luke 21:20“When you see armies camped around Jerusalem, realize that the time is near for it to be destroyed.
• Matthew 24:15“The prophet Daniel said that the disgusting thing that will cause destruction will stand in the holy place. When you see this (let the reader take note),
• Mark 13:14“When you see the disgusting thing that will cause destruction standing where it should not (let the reader take note), those of you in Judea should flee to the mountains.

Commentaries on Luke 21:7

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7-36Verses 7-36 The account of the destruction of Jerusalem contained in this chapter has been fully considered in the notes at Luke 21:9 Commotions - Insurrections. Subjects rising against their rulers. Luke 21:11 Fearful sights - See Matthew 24:7. Luke 21:12, Luke 21:13 Synagogues, and into prisons - See the notes at Mark 13:9-10. Luke 21:14 Settle it, therefore, in your hearts - Fix it firmly in your minds - so firmly as to become a settled principle…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-28Verses 5-28 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. Though spiritual judgements are the most common in gospel times, yet God makes use of temporal judgments also. Christ tells them what hard things they should suffer for his name's sake, and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-38When Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, his disciples asked when it would happen and what signs would accompany it (21:6,7). Jesus responded by describing the events surrounding the destruction of the temple and the return of the Son of Man (21:8–36). This sermon is known as the Olivet Discourse because the Mount of Olives was where Jesus taught (see Matthew 24:3; Mark 13:3).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-385-7. (See on Mt 24:1-3.)Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 21:7

• Israel, Prophecies Concerning
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ

In the dictionaries

• Abundance
• Commotion
• Distress
• Gainsay
• Gospels
• Lift
• Look
• Mouth
• Surfeiting
• Terrify

Commentaries on Luke 21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings