Temple Destruction and Other Signs
As the disciples admire the temple’s stones and gifts, Jesus says the whole structure will be demolished. When they ask when and what sign will show it, he warns them not to be deceived, not to follow claimants, and not to panic over wars and rebellions.
A5s some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said, 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.” 7“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” 8Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them. 9When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”