Luke 21:25-26
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
The Coming of the Son of Man
25 “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26 People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
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Luke 21:25-26
Contemporary English Version
When the Son of Man Appears
(Matthew 24.29-31; Mark 13.24-27)
25 (A) Strange things will happen to the sun, moon, and stars. The nations on earth will be afraid of the roaring sea and tides, and they won't know what to do. 26 People will be so frightened that they will faint because of what is happening to the world. Every power in the sky will be shaken.[a]
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- 21.26 Every power in the sky will be shaken: In ancient times people thought that the stars were spiritual powers.
Luke 21:25-26
Authorized (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.
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