# Connecting Statement:

In answer to the disciples' questions about the temple's destruction and what was going to happen, Jesus tells them what was going to take place in the future.

# As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter

It can be expressed clearly that Jesus and his disciples had walked to the Mount of Olives. Alternate translation: "After arriving at the Mount of Olives, which is opposite the temple, Jesus sat down. Then Peter" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# privately

when they were alone