(On the Significance of A.D. 70)
"For, since the Lord had spoken much concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, His disciples wondered, that such numerous and beautiful buildings were to be destroyed; and this is the reason why they point out the beauty of the temple, and He answers not only that they were to be destroyed, but also that one stone should not be left upon another. (Mark 13:2, cited by Aquinas in Golden Chain, Mark 13)


(On First Century Fulfillment of Mark 13:6)
"But before answering their question, He strengthens their minds that they may not be deceived. Wherefore there follows: "And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you?" And this He says, because when the sufferings of the Jews began, some arose professing to be teachers. Wherefore there follows: "For many shall come in My name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many." (Mark 13:6, Ibid.)


(On First Century Fulfillment of Mark 13:7-8)
"That is, the Romans against the Jews, which Josephus relates happened before the destruction of Jerusalem. For when the Jews refused to pay tribute, the Romans arose, in anger; but because at that time they were merciful, they took indeed their spoils, but did not destroy Jerusalem. What follows shews that God fought against the Jews, for it is said, "And there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines." (Mark 13:7-8, Ibid.)


(On Mark 13:9)
"Fitly also did He premise a recital of those things which concerned the Apostles, that in their own tribulations they might find some consolation in the community of troubles and sufferings. (Mark 13:9, Ibid.)


(On Mark 13:14; Matthew 24:15)
"Or He means by "the abomination of desolation" the entrance of enemies into the city by violence."

" And well does He say, "Who are in Judaea," for the Apostles were no longer in Judaea, but before the battle had been driven from Jerusalem." (Mark 13:14, Ibid.)


(On Mark 13:17)
"But it seems to me, that in these words He foretells the eating of children, for when afflicted by famine and pestilence, they laid hands on their children." (Mark 13:14, Ibid.)


(On Mark 13:20)
"That is, if the Roman war had not been soon finished, "no flesh should be saved;" that is, no Jew should have escaped; "but for the elect's sake, whom He hath chosen," that is, for the sake of the believing Jews, or who were hereafter to believe, "He hath shortened the days," that is, the war was soon finished, for God foresaw that many Jews would believe after the destruction of the city; for which reason He would not suffer the whole race to be utterly destroyed." (Mark 13:20, Ibid.)



William Hurte (1884)
"That John saw these visions in the reign of Nero, and that they were written by him during his banishment by that emperor, is confirmed by Theophylact, Andreas, Arethas, and others. We judge, therefore, that this book was written about A.D. 68, and this agrees with other facts of history.. There are also several statements in this book which can only be understood on the ground that the judgment upon Jerusalem was then future." (Catechetical Commentary: Edinburgh, Scotland, 1884)

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