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Luke 21:6

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 21:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Luke 21:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all:
4for all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts; but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had.
5And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,
6As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
7And they asked him, saying, Teacher, when therefore shall these things be? and what [shall be] the sign when these things are about to come to pass?
8And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am [he]; and, The time is at hand: go ye not after them.
9And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“As for these things which ye behold, etc.] Some, as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions, read these words by way of interrogation; “are these the things which ye behold?” do ye look upon these with wonder and delight? the days will come; and they are hastening on; a little while, a few years more: in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down; (see Gill on “<402402>Matthew 24:2”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 24:2. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“21:6 Not one stone will be left on top of another: See study note on 19:43-44.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“there: Luk 19:44-48; Kg1 9:7-9; Ch2 7:20-22; Isa 64:10, Isa 64:11; Jer 7:11-14; Jer 26:6, Jer 26:9, Jer 26:18; Lam 2:6-8, Lam 4:1, Lam 5:18; Eze 7:20-22; Dan 9:26, Dan 9:27; Mic 3:12; Zac 11:1, Zac 14:2; Mat 24:2; Mar 13:2; Act 6:13, Act 6:14 Luke 21:7”
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