Luke 21:5

5 One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendor of its stonework and memorial gifts. Jesus said,

Luke 21:5 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:5

And as some spake of the temple
These were the disciples; Mark says, one of them; but it seems there were more than one; one might begin the discourse, and others join him: how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts;
(See Gill on Matthew 24:1). he said;
what follows. This was as he went out of the temple.

Luke 21:5 In-Context

3 He said, "The plain truth is that this widow has given by far the largest offering today.

4 All these others made offerings that they'll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldn't afford - she gave her all!"

5 One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendor of its stonework and memorial gifts. Jesus said,

6 "All this you're admiring so much - the time is coming when every stone in that building will end up in a heap of rubble."

7 They asked him, "Teacher, when is this going to happen? What clue will we get that it's about to take place?"