Lukas 21:24

21:24 They ¹  will fall by the edge ²  of the sword and be led away as captives ³  among all nations. Jerusalem ⁴  will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. ⁵ 

[21:24]  ¹ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[21:24]  ² tn Grk “by the mouth of the sword” (an idiom for the edge of a sword).

[21:24]  ³ sn Here is the predicted judgment against the nation until the time of Gentile rule has passed: Its people will be led away as captives.

[21:24]  ⁴ tn Grk “And Jerusalem.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[21:24]  ⁵ sn Until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled implies a time when Israel again has a central role in God’s plan.