Luke 21:6

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

«هَذِهِ ٱلَّتِي تَرَوْنَهَا، سَتَأْتِي أَيَّامٌ لَا يُتْرَكُ فِيهَا حَجَرٌ عَلَى حَجَرٍ لَا يُنْقَضُ».

What Does This Mean?

In Luke 21:6, Jesus is speaking and says that the temple buildings will one day be completely destroyed, with no stone left standing on top of another. This prediction was fulfilled when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem in AD 70.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a beautiful Lego castle, but someone comes along and knocks it all down so there's nothing left standing up. That's what Jesus is saying will happen to this big temple building one day.

Historical Background

Luke, a doctor and historian, wrote the Gospel of Luke around AD 60-80 for non-Jewish Christians. This event was set in Jerusalem during Jesus' final week before His crucifixion, when He was teaching about end times and the future destruction of the temple.

Living It Out Today

This verse reminds us that all things are temporary. For instance, if you own a house or car, remember to focus on eternal values rather than material possessions that can be destroyed someday.

Topics

• prophecy
• destruction
• temporal vs eternal
• end times
• Jesus' teachings
• historical fulfillment

Related Verses

• Matthew 24:1-2
• Mark 13:1-2
• Isaiah 65:17
• Jeremiah 25:9-10
• Hebrews 12:28

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke 21:6 a direct prophecy?

Yes, it is considered a prophetic statement by Jesus about the future destruction of the temple. This prediction was fulfilled when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem in AD 70.

Why did Jesus speak about the temple's destruction?

Jesus wanted to emphasize that His kingdom and teachings were more important than any physical structure, including the temple, which was central to Jewish worship at the time.

How do we know this prophecy came true?

Historical records show that in AD 70, Roman forces under Titus destroyed Jerusalem, including its magnificent temple complex, just as Jesus predicted.

What can we learn from Luke 21:6 about our possessions?

We can learn to value spiritual riches and eternal things more than material possessions. This helps us focus on what truly matters in life.