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But Jesus said, <a href="/nlt/luke/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> Some of his disciples began talking about the majestic stonework of the Temple and the memorial decorations on the walls. But Jesus said, <a href="/esv/luke/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, <a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said, <a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as some were speaking about the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and consecrated gifts, He said, <a href="/kjv/luke/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, <a href="/nkjv/luke/21.htm">New King James Version</a> Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, <a href="/nasb_/luke/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And while some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and vowed gifts, He said, <a href="/nasb/luke/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> And while some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, He said, <a href="/nasb77/luke/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And while some were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and votive gifts, He said, <a href="/lsb/luke/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And while some were talking about the temple, that it had been adorned with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said, <a href="/amp/luke/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> As some were talking about the temple, that it was decorated with beautiful stones and consecrated offerings [of magnificent gifts of gold which were displayed on the walls and hung in the porticoes], He said, <a href="/csb/luke/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As some were talking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said, <a href="/hcsb/luke/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As some were talking about the temple complex, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, He said, <a href="/asv/luke/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said, <a href="/cev/luke/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Some people were talking about the beautiful stones used to build the temple and about the gifts that had been placed in it. Jesus said, <a href="/erv/luke/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said, <a href="/gwt/luke/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some [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, <a href="/gnt/luke/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some of the disciples were talking about the Temple, how beautiful it looked with its fine stones and the gifts offered to God. Jesus said, <a href="/isv/luke/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now while some people were talking about the Temple—how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God—he said, <a href="/msb/luke/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said, <a href="/net/luke/21.htm">NET Bible</a> Now while some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, Jesus said, <a href="/nheb/luke/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said, <a href="/wbt/luke/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as some spoke of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones, and gifts, he said, <a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When some were remarking about the Temple, how it was embellished with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said, <a href="/web/luke/21.htm">World English Bible</a> As some were talking about the temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts, he said, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And [as] some were speaking about the temple, that it has been adorned with good stones and devoted things, He said, <a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as some were speaking about the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and consecrated gifts, He said, <a href="/ylt/luke/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And certain saying about the temple, that with goodly stones and devoted things it hath been adorned, he said, <a href="/slt/luke/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And certain speaking of the temple, that it has been arranged with beautiful stones and decorations, he said,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And some saying of the temple, that it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said: <a href="/cpdv/luke/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when some of them were saying, about the temple, that it was adorned with excellent stones and gifts, he said, <a href="/nabre/luke/21.htm">New American Bible</a> While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, he said, <a href="/nrsvce/luke/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> While some men were talking about the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and gift offerings, Jesus said to them, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as people were talking about The Temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts, Yeshua said to them:<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as some were saying of the temple, that it was adorned with beautiful stones and offerings, he said: <a href="/godbey/luke/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And certain ones speaking concerning the temple, that it was ornamented with beautiful stones and offerings, He said, <a href="/haweis/luke/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And some of them talking of the temple, how adorned it was with the beautiful stone-work and the dedicated offerings, he said, <a href="/mace/luke/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Some having said of the temple, that the stone-work was fine, and the furniture magnificent: <a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When some were remarking about the Temple, how it was embellished with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said, <a href="/worrell/luke/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, as some were speaking about the temple, "With what beautiful stones and offerings it has been adorned," He said, <a href="/worsley/luke/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as some were speaking of the temple; how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts, He said, As for these things which ye see, <a href="/parallel/luke/21-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8212" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Temple Destruction Foretold</a> 4For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.” 5<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">As</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinōn (IPro-GMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some of the disciples</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">were remarking</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time."></a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">how</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2411.htm" title="2411: hierou (N-GNS) -- Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.">temple</a> <a href="/greek/2885.htm" title="2885: kekosmētai (V-RIM/P-3S) -- To put into order; I decorate, deck, adorn. From kosmos; to put in proper order, i.e. Decorate; specially, to snuff.">was adorned</a> <a href="/greek/2570.htm" title="2570: kalois (Adj-DMP) -- Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.">with beautiful</a> <a href="/greek/3037.htm" title="3037: lithois (N-DMP) -- A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.">stones</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/334.htm" title="334: anathēmasin (N-DNP) -- From anatithemai; a votive offering.">consecrated gifts,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus said,</a> 6“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Matthew 24:1-2</a> As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings. / “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Mark 13:1-2</a> As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” / “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a> Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. <a href="/acts/6-13.htm">Acts 6:13-14</a> where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” <a href="/revelation/21-22.htm">Revelation 21:22</a> But I saw no temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. <a href="/jeremiah/7-4.htm">Jeremiah 7:4</a> Do not trust in deceptive words, saying: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’ <a href="/jeremiah/26-6.htm">Jeremiah 26:6</a> then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.’” <a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Micah 3:12</a> Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge. <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">1 Kings 9:7-8</a> then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ <a href="/2_chronicles/7-20.htm">2 Chronicles 7:20-22</a> then I will uproot Israel from the soil I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. I will make it an object of scorn and ridicule among all the peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’ / And others will answer, ‘Because they have forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them—because of this, He has brought all this disaster upon them.’” <a href="/isaiah/64-11.htm">Isaiah 64:11</a> Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. <a href="/lamentations/2-7.htm">Lamentations 2:7</a> The Lord has rejected His altar; He has abandoned His sanctuary; He has delivered the walls of her palaces into the hand of the enemy. They have raised a shout in the house of the LORD as on the day of an appointed feast. <a href="/ezekiel/7-20.htm">Ezekiel 7:20-22</a> His beautiful ornaments they transformed into pride and used them to fashion their vile images and detestable idols. Therefore I will make these into something unclean for them. / And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. / I will turn My face away from them, and they will defile My treasured place. Violent men will enter it, and they will defile it. <a href="/haggai/2-3.htm">Haggai 2:3</a> ‘Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not appear to you like nothing in comparison?’ <a href="/zechariah/11-1.htm">Zechariah 11:1</a> Open your doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may consume your cedars!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,as.<a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Matthew 24:1</a> And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.<a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Mark 13:1</a> And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!<a href="/john/2-20.htm">John 2:20</a> Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/11-25.htm">Adorned</a> <a href="/luke/7-25.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/luke/2-23.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-34.htm">Decorated</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-29.htm">Dedicated</a> <a href="/luke/1-2.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/luke/20-45.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/luke/21-4.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Goodly</a> <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/19-12.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/luke/21-4.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Remarking</a> <a href="/luke/19-40.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/luke/18-34.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-18.htm">Votive</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Adorned</a> <a href="/acts/3-2.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/john/10-36.htm">Consecrated</a> <a href="/exodus/39-28.htm">Decorated</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-18.htm">Dedicated</a> <a href="/acts/1-14.htm">Devoted</a> <a href="/luke/22-11.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/7-20.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/acts/3-2.htm">Gifts</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Goodly</a> <a href="/luke/21-37.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Noble</a> <a href="/john/8-20.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/acts/21-14.htm">Remarking</a> <a href="/john/8-59.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/luke/22-60.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/luke/21-37.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-16.htm">Votive</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 21</div>1. <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Jesus commends the poor widow.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/21-5.htm">He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem;</a> 25. <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">the signs also which shall be before the last day.</a> 34. <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">He exhorts them to be watchful.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As some of the disciples were remarking The disciples often engaged in discussions about their surroundings, reflecting their human curiosity and the cultural significance of the temple. This moment captures their awe and admiration for the temple's grandeur, a central place of worship and national pride for the Jewish people.how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones The temple in Jerusalem, known as Herod's Temple, was renowned for its architectural magnificence. Herod the Great had expanded and beautified the Second Temple, using large, white stones and gold decorations. These stones were not only functional but also symbolized the strength and permanence of the Jewish faith and nation.and consecrated gifts The temple was adorned with offerings and gifts dedicated to God, including gold and silver vessels, tapestries, and other valuable items. These gifts were expressions of devotion and were meant to honor God, reflecting the religious practices and priorities of the Jewish people.Jesus said, Jesus' response to the disciples' remarks often provided deeper spiritual insights or prophetic revelations. In this context, His words would soon shift the focus from the physical beauty of the temple to the impending destruction and the transient nature of earthly structures, emphasizing the need for spiritual preparedness and reliance on God rather than on material or national symbols.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who were present with Him and observed the temple's adornment. They often sought to understand Jesus' teachings and were key figures in spreading His message. 2. <a href="/topical/t/temple.htm">Temple</a> The Jewish temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship and a symbol of Jewish faith and identity. It was known for its grandeur and beauty, adorned with precious stones and gifts. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, who uses this moment to teach about the transient nature of earthly things and the coming destruction of the temple. 4. <a href="/topical/b/beautiful_stones.htm">Beautiful Stones</a> Refers to the impressive and costly materials used in the construction and decoration of the temple, symbolizing human achievement and religious devotion. 5. <a href="/topical/c/consecrated_gifts.htm">Consecrated Gifts</a> Offerings made to the temple, often valuable and given as acts of worship or dedication to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_transience_of_earthly_glory.htm">The Transience of Earthly Glory</a> Earthly achievements and structures, no matter how grand, are temporary. Our focus should be on eternal values and the kingdom of God. <a href="/topical/t/true_worship_and_devotion.htm">True Worship and Devotion</a> While the temple was adorned with gifts, true worship is not about external beauty but about the heart's devotion to God. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Jesus' prediction of the temple's destruction was fulfilled in 70 AD, reminding us of the reliability of His words and the importance of being prepared for future prophetic events. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_temples.htm">Spiritual Temples</a> As believers, we are called to be living temples of God, emphasizing purity, holiness, and dedication to His service. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> In a world focused on material success, Christians are encouraged to maintain an eternal perspective, investing in what lasts beyond this life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 21</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_olivet_discourse_about.htm">What is the Olivet Discourse about?</a> <a href="/q/why_don't_disasters_spare_worship_sites.htm">Why do natural disasters not avoid places of worship?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_masada's_siege_significant.htm">What is the historical significance of Masada's siege?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_21_6_align_with_the_western_wall.htm">In Luke 21:6, how can “no stone left on another” be reconciled with historical remains like the Western Wall? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5, 6) And as some spake of the temple.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/24-1.htm" title="And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to show him the buildings of the temple.">Matthew 24:1-2</a>; <a href="/context/mark/13-1.htm" title="And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!">Mark 13:1-2</a>, where the "some" are identified with the disciples.Goodly stones.--These were probably so called, either as being sculptured, or as being of marble, or porphyry, or other of the more precious materials used in building.Gifts.--St. Luke uses the more strictly classical word for "offerings," according to some of the best MSS., in the self-same form as the Anath?ma (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-3.htm" title="Why I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.">1Corinthians 12:3</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm" title="As touching our brother Apollos, I greatly desired him to come to you with the brothers: but his will was not at all to come at this time; but he will come when he shall have convenient time.">1Corinthians 16:12</a>), which elsewhere in the New Testament is confined to the idea of that which is set apart, not for a blessing, but a curse. The fact that he is the only writer to use it in its good sense is characteristic of his Gentile and classical training. Other MSS., however, give the more usual term, Anath?ma, as if it had been found necessary to distinguish the form of the word according to its uses.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 5-7. - The temple - its impending ruin. The disciples questions. Verse 5. - And as some spake of the temple. After the Lord's remark upon the alms-giving of the rich men and the poor widow to the treasury of the temple, the Master left the sacred building for his lodging outside the city walls. As far as we know, his comment upon the widow's alms was his last word of public teaching. On their way home, while crossing the Mount of Olives, they apparently halted for a brief rest. It was then that some of his friends called attention to the glorious prospect of the temple, then lit up by the setting sun. It was, no doubt, then in all its perfect beauty, a vast glittering mass of white marble, touched here and there with gold and color. Whosoever had not gazed on it, said the old rabbis, had not seen the perfection of beauty. It is possible that the bystander's remark was suggested by the memory of the last bit of Divine teaching they had listened to. "Lord, is not the house on Zion lovely? But if only such gifts as those you have just praised with such unstinting praise had been made, never had that glorious pile been raised in honor of the Eternal King." More probable, however, the sight of the great temple, then bathed in the golden glory of the fast-setting sun, recalled some of the Master's sayings of that eventful day, notably such as, "Your house is left unto you desolate," which occurred in the famous twice-spoken apostrophe, "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets!" (<a href="/matthew/23-38.htm">Matthew 23:38</a>; <a href="/luke/13-35.htm">Luke 13:35</a>). "What, Lord I will that house, so great, so perfect in its beauty, so loved, the joy of the whole earth, - will that house be left desolate and in shapeless ruins?" With goodly stones. The enormous size of the stones and blocks of marble with which the temple of Jerusalem was built excited the surprise of Titus when the city fell. Josephus mentions ('Bell. Jud.,' v. 5) that some of the levelled blocks of marble or stone were forty cubits long and ten high. And gifts; better rendered, sacred offerings, such as the "golden vine," with its vast clusters, the gift of Herod - which probably suggested the discourse, "I am the true Vine" (reported in <a href="/john/15.htm">John 15</a>.) - such as crowns, shields, vessels of gold and silver, presented by princes and others who visited the holy house on Zion. The temple was rich in these votive offerings. The historian Tacitus, for instance, calls it "a temple of vast wealth" ('Hist.,' 5. 8). <a href="/commentaries/luke/21-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As Καί (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. some [of the disciples] τινων (tinōn) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. were remarking λεγόντων (legontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. how ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple ἱεροῦ (hierou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2411.htm">Strong's 2411: </a> Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. was adorned κεκόσμηται (kekosmētai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2885.htm">Strong's 2885: </a> To put into order; I decorate, deck, adorn. From kosmos; to put in proper order, i.e. Decorate; specially, to snuff. with beautiful καλοῖς (kalois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2570.htm">Strong's 2570: </a> Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous. stones λίθοις (lithois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3037.htm">Strong's 3037: </a> A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. consecrated gifts, ἀναθήμασιν (anathēmasin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_334.htm">Strong's 334: </a> From anatithemai; a votive offering. [Jesus] said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. 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