Luke 21:20

New American Bible - revised edition

“When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, know that its desolation is at hand.

Cross References

Daniel 9:27

For one week he shall make a firm covenant with the many; Half the week he shall abolish sacrifice and offering; In their place shall be the desolating abomination until the ruin that is decreed is poured out upon the desolator.”

Matthew 24:15

“When you see the desolating abomination spoken of through Daniel the prophet standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),

Mark 13:14

“When you see the desolating abomination standing where he should not (let the reader understand), then those in Judea must flee to the mountains,

Luke 19:43

For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides.

Luke 21:7

Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?”

Hebrews 11:30

By faith the walls of Jericho fell after being encircled for seven days.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us