As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said,
See here, I. With what admiration some spoke of the external pomp and magnificence of the temple, and they were some of Christ's own disciples too; and they took notice of it to him how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, Luk 21:5.
Commenting on Luke 21:5-19
And as some spake of the temple,.... These were the disciples; Mark says, one of them; but it seems there were more than one; one might begin the discourse, and others join him: how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts; See Gill on Mat 24:1. he said; what follows. This was as he went out of the temple.
Verse 5. Goodly stones. Beautiful stones. Either referring to the large, square, and well-finished stones of which the eastern wall was built, or to the precious stones which might have been used in decorating the temple itself. . Gifts. This word properly denotes anything devoted or dedicated to God.