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Luke 21:19

Luke 21:19
In your patience possess ye your souls.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But woe unto them that are with-child,.... See Gill on Mat 24:19.

For there shall be great distress in the land; of Judea. The Greek word here used, properly signifies "necessity", but here intends…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Luke 21:7-36

The account of the destruction of Jerusalem contained in this chapter has been fully considered in the notes at Matt. 24. All that will be necessary here will be an explanation of a few words that did…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

In your patience - Rather, your perseverance, your faithful continuance in my word and doctrine. Ye will preserve your souls. Ye shall escape the Roman sword, and not one of you shall perish in the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 21:5-19

See here, I. With what admiration some spoke of the external pomp and magnificence of the temple, and they were some of Christ's own disciples too; and they took notice of it to him how it was adorned…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

In your patience possess ye your souls Rather, with the better reading, By your patience ye shall gain your souls or lives. Mar 13:13. The need of patience and endurance to the end is very prominently…