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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: JCARTER, The best way to understand this passage is to compare it with the parallel passages in Mark 13 and Luke 21. Let's begin by finding out what questions Jesus was asked. Matt. 24:3As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" Mark 13:3And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, 4"Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?" Luke 21:7And they asked him, "Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?" Comparing these three passages reveals the context. They wanted to know when all these would occur- the destruction of the temple and the signs leading up to His coming and the end of the age. Later Jesus would give them the signs to look for and he would say, "So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. (Mark 13:29,30 and Matt. 24:33,34) It's interesting to note how many times Jesus used the word "you" when answering his disciples questions. This indicates that Jesus was referring to the generation to which he was speaking (see also Matt. 23:36). Now, as we look at the verses you asked about, notice who Jesus directed his reponse to: Matt 24:1Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. 2But he answered them, "YOU see all these, do YOU not? Truly, I say to YOU, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down." 3As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell US, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?" 4And Jesus answered them, "See that no one leads YOU astray. 5For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray. 6And YOU will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that YOU are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet. 7For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 8All these are but the beginning of the birth pains. 9"Then they will deliver YOU up to tribulation and put YOU to death, and YOU will be hated by all nations for my name's sake. 10And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. The most consistent and normative way to interpret this passage is to see it in the first century in which the disciples lived. I hope this helps, Coper |