In this prophecy against Jerusalem, Jesus expresses deep sorrow and lament over the city's rejection of him and his teachings. He speaks of how he wanted to gather the people of Jerusalem under his care and protection, but they were unwilling. The verses highlight Jesus' love and desire for the people to come to him, yet they refused, leading to their impending destruction.
The passage in Matthew (23:37-39) and Luke (13:34-35) both convey a message of Jesus' longing for the people of Jerusalem to turn to him for salvation, but they also differ in the specific wording and context of the prophecies. This passage is important as it reveals Jesus' compassion and concern for all people, even those who reject him. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of rejecting Christ's message of love and salvation.
This passage can serve as a helpful daily reminder for readers to not harden their hearts towards Jesus' teachings and to be open to his message of repentance and redemption. By accepting his love and grace, we can avoid the ultimate destruction that comes from rejecting him. This passage is not found in other parts of the gospels.
The passage in Matthew (23:37-39) and Luke (13:34-35) both convey a message of Jesus' longing for the people of Jerusalem to turn to him for salvation, but they also differ in the specific wording and context of the prophecies. This passage is important as it reveals Jesus' compassion and concern for all people, even those who reject him. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of rejecting Christ's message of love and salvation.
This passage can serve as a helpful daily reminder for readers to not harden their hearts towards Jesus' teachings and to be open to his message of repentance and redemption. By accepting his love and grace, we can avoid the ultimate destruction that comes from rejecting him. This passage is not found in other parts of the gospels.
Matthew: 23:37-39
In Matthew 23:37-39, Jesus laments over Jerusalem, expressing his desire to gather them like a hen gathers her chicks, but they were not willing. He predicts their desolation until they acknowledge him as the Messiah when he returns. This passage about Jesus' sorrow over Jerusalem is also found in Luke 13:34-35.
Open VerseLuke: 13:34-35
In Luke 13:34-35, Jesus expresses sorrow over Jerusalem's rejection of Him and prophesies about its impending destruction. This passage is not found verbatim in other parts of the gospels, but similar sentiments are expressed in Matthew 23:37-39 and Mark 13:1-2.
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