Bible Strands
Luke 21:7
“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The disciples address Jesus as Teacher immediately after He declares the temple will be completely destroyed. They ask a two-part question regarding the timing of these events and the specific sign that will mark their approach.
The words — ταῦτα (tauta) translates literally to "these things," directly referencing the temple's destruction Jesus just pronounced. πότε (pote) means "when," structuring the inquiry around a chronological marker rather than a vague future.
The thread — This question mirrors the disciples' private inquiry recorded in Mark 13:3. It aligns with the kingdom-related questioning in Acts 1:6 and the desolation warning in Mark 13:14.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to identify the concrete sign that validates the prophecy's fulfillment. It forces a focus on observable markers instead of speculative chronology.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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?
Cross-references
- Mark 13:3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,
- Mark 13:14 So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
- Acts 1:6 So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”
- Matthew 24:15 So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),
- Luke 21:20 But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
- Luke 21:27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
- Daniel 12:6 One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?”
- Daniel 12:8 I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will be the outcome of these things?”
- Matthew 24:3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
- Luke 21:32 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.