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Matthew 24:2

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 24:2

Verse 2 of 51

Scripture focus

And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

Matthew 24:2 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 24:2

Theological / Devotional

Verily. See on ch. 5:18.

One stone upon another. For the fabulous size of some of the stones used in the Temple, see on v. 1. This prediction was literally fulfilled at the time Jerusalem fell in A.D. 70 (see on v. 1).

Thrown down. Josephus (War vi. 4.5-8 [249-270]) vividly describes the destruction of the Temple and efforts made by Titus to save it. The excellent construction of the building gave assurance that it would withstand the elements indefinitely. The city of Jerusalem itself was held to be, for all practical purposes, impregnable, but Jesus predicted that it would be destroyed by force.

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