Olivet Discourse

When did it happen?

Modern reckoning

AD 30

Traditional reckoning

AD 30

Dates before about 900 BC depend on how the Bible's own numbers are added up. Why the two reckonings differ.

Where is it in the Bible?

• Matthew 24:1–25:46
• Mark 13:1–37
• Luke 21:5–36

Who was there, and where?

• Simon Peter
• James (Son of Zebedee)
• John the Apostle
• Andrew
• Jesus Christ

Where: Mount of Olives.

Which verses connect to Matthew 24:1?

The strongest cross-references of the key verse, ranked by reader votes (OpenBible.info).

1. Mark 13:1–3717 votes

   As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” …

2. Luke 21:5–3612 votes

   As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said, “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” …

3. Ezekiel 8:611 votes

   “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing—to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations.”

4. Jeremiah 6:87 votes

   Be forewarned, O Jerusalem, or I will turn away from you; I will make you a desolation, a land without inhabitant.”

5. Matthew 21:235 votes

   When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”

6. Matthew 23:395 votes

   For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”