Jesus Foretells Destruction of Jerusalem

Luke 21

²⁰ _w "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. ²¹ "Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. ²² "For these are the days of vengeance, that _x all things which are written may be fulfilled. ²³ _y "But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. ²⁴ "And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles _z until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 24:15
   Therefore when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place" (whoever reads, let him understand).
   Mark 13:14
   So when you see the 'abomination of desolation,' spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not" (let the reader understand), "then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
   
2. Cross References
   Isaiah 63:4
   For the day of vengeance is in My heart, And the year of My redeemed has come.
   Daniel 9:24 - 27
   Seventy weeks are determined For your people and for your holy city, To finish the transgression, To make an end of sins, To make reconciliation for iniquity, To bring in everlasting righteousness, To seal up vision and prophecy, And to anoint the Most Holy.
   Hosea 9:7
   The days of punishment have come; The days of recompense have come. Israel knows! The prophet is a fool, The spiritual man is insane, Because of the greatness of your iniquity and great enmity.
   Zechariah 11:1
   Open your doors, O Lebanon, That fire may devour your cedars.
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 24:19
   But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days!
   
4. Cross References
   Daniel 9:27
   Then he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; But in the middle of the week He shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of abominations shall be one who makes desolate, Even until the consummation, which is determined, Is poured out on the desolate.
   Daniel 12:7
   Then I heard the man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand to heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever, that it shall be for a time, times, and half a time; and when the power of the holy people has been completely shattered, all these things shall be finished.