Luke 21:22

22 For those will be "The Days of Punishment,' to make come true all that the Scriptures say. ¹

Luke 21:22 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:22

For these be the days of vengeance
Of God's vengeance on the Jewish nation, for their rejection and crucifixion of the Messiah;

that all things which are written may be fulfilled;
as in Moses and the prophets; see ( Deuteronomy 28:20-68 ) ( Deuteronomy 32:22-26 ) ( Isaiah 6:10 Isaiah 6:11 Isaiah 6:12 ) ( Daniel 9:26 Daniel 9:27 )

Luke 21:22 In-Context

20 "When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that it will soon be destroyed.

21 Then those who are in Judea must run away to the hills; those who are in the city must leave, and those who are out in the country must not go into the city.

22 For those will be "The Days of Punishment,' to make come true all that the Scriptures say.

23 How terrible it will be in those days for women who are pregnant and for mothers with little babies! Terrible distress will come upon this land, and God's punishment will fall on this people.

24 Some will be killed by the sword, and others will be taken as prisoners to all countries; and the heathen will trample over Jerusalem until their time is up.

Cross References

• 1. 21.22Hosea 9.7.