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Luke 21:25-38
English Standard Version
Luke 21:25-38
English Standard Version
The Coming of the Son of Man
25 “And (A)there will be signs in sun and moon (B)and stars, and on the earth (C)distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For (D)the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will see (E)the Son of Man coming in a cloud (F)with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and (G)raise your heads, because (H)your redemption is drawing near.”
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
29 And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they come out in leaf, you see (I)for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. 31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 (J)Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. 33 (K)Heaven and earth will pass away, but (L)my words will not pass away.
Watch Yourselves
34 “But watch yourselves (M)lest (N)your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and (O)cares of this life, and (P)that day come upon you suddenly (Q)like a trap. 35 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 But (R)stay awake at all times, (S)praying that you may (T)have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and (U)to stand before the Son of Man.”
37 And (V)every day he was teaching in the temple, but (W)at night he went out and lodged on (X)the mount called Olivet. 38 And early in the morning (Y)all the people came to him in the temple to hear him.
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Luke 21:25-38
New International Version
Luke 21:25-38
New International Version
25 “There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea.(A) 26 People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken.(B) 27 At that time they will see the Son of Man(C) coming in a cloud(D) with power and great glory. 28 When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”(E)
29 He told them this parable: “Look at the fig tree and all the trees. 30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know that summer is near. 31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God(F) is near.
32 “Truly I tell you, this generation(G) will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.(H)
34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness and the anxieties of life,(I) and that day will close on you suddenly(J) like a trap. 35 For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth. 36 Be always on the watch, and pray(K) that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.”
37 Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple,(L) and each evening he went out(M) to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives,(N) 38 and all the people came early in the morning to hear him at the temple.(O)
Luke 21:25-38
King James Version
Luke 21:25-38
King James Version
25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
27 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
29 And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;
30 When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.
31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
32 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.
33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
34 And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
35 For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
37 And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.
38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.
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