[[Matt-23]] Prev: [[Prophecies in Matt-22]] | Next: [[Prophecies in Matt-24]] --- ### Therefore, behold, I send to you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify; and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues and persecute from city to city *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts that his future followers and messengers will face severe persecution, including execution and physical punishment in religious settings. *Historical context*: The fulfillment of this prophecy is recorded in the Book of Acts and early church history. For example, Stephen was stoned ([[Acts|Acts 7]]), James the son of Zebedee was executed ([[Acts-12#v2|Acts 12:2]]), and the Apostle Paul frequently mentioned being scourged in synagogues ([[2 Cor-11#v24|2 Corinthians 11:24]]). *Related to*: ### Most certainly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus declares that the collective judgment for historical and future persecutions will fall upon the current generation. *Historical context*: Historians and theologians link this to the Roman-Jewish War and the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. This event occurred approximately 40 years after Jesus's ministry, which fits the biblical definition of a generation. *Related to*: ### Behold, your house is left to you desolate. *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts the abandonment and destruction of the Temple and the city of Jerusalem. *Historical context*: This was historically fulfilled in 70 AD when Roman legions under Titus besieged Jerusalem and completely destroyed the Second Temple, leaving the site in ruins and the Jewish state desolate. *Related to*: ### For I tell you, you will not see me from now on, until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' *Type*: prophecy *Summary*: Jesus predicts his departure and that he will not be seen again until a future time when he is recognized and welcomed by Israel as the Messiah. *Historical context*: This is widely interpreted by scholars as an eschatological prophecy referring to the Second Coming of Christ or a future spiritual turning of the Jewish people. Most theologians consider this prophecy to be currently unfulfilled or awaiting completion at the end of the age. *Related to*: --- #ai_prophecy