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NASB | Matthew 24:1 Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 24:1 Jesus left the temple area and was going on His way when His disciples came up to Him to call His attention to the [magnificent and massive] buildings of the temple. [Mark 13; Luke 21:5-36] |
Bible Question: MATTHEW 24 1-10, CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT IT IS TALKING ABOUT |
Bible Answer: Hi JCARTER; Notice in v,3 that the disciples are really asking our Lord more then one question. "Tell us, when will these things happen, (and) what will be the sign of Your coming, (and) of the end of the age?" The destruction of the temple is (part) of His prophesy. When we read on, we can see that our Lord is answering all there questions, such as, what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?" Not just, when will be the destruction of the temple. v.21 "For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred "since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will." Now, granted, the destruction of the temple was a very terrible time, to say the least, but, sense then there have been many equally horrible events, such as in World war 2, the atom bomb for instance, Hitler's killing of the Jews, and lets not forget Noah's flood, and, we could mention many others, you can be sure. Notice our Lord says in v, 21 "tribulation, such as has not occurred (( SENCE THE BEGINNING )) of the world until now, (( NOR EVER WILL. )) AD 70 doesn't seam to fit the (whole) bill if you ask me. What do you think? It does answer one question, but not all. As we read the whole of chapter 24 we see that our Lord is giving us a preview, of what God is telling us in John's Revelation of Jesus Christ. I pray that helps you. May the Lord open our eye's and our hearts, to the truth of His Word. God bless stj |