Luke 21:31-36
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
31 Even so, when you see these things taking place, understand and know that the kingdom of God is at hand.
32 Truly I tell you, this generation ([a]those living at that definite period of time) will not perish and pass away until all has taken place.
33 The [b]sky and the earth ([c]the universe, the world) will pass away, but My words will not pass away.
34 But take heed to yourselves and be on your guard, lest your hearts be overburdened and depressed (weighed down) with the [d]giddiness and headache and [e]nausea of self-indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries and cares pertaining to [the [f]business of] this life, and [lest] that day come upon you suddenly like a trap or a noose;
35 For it will come upon all who live upon the face of the entire earth.
36 Keep awake then and watch at all times [be discreet, attentive, and ready], praying that you may have the full strength and ability and be accounted worthy to escape all these things [taken together] that will take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Luke 21:32 Hermann Cremer, Biblico-Theological Lexicon.
- Luke 21:33 James Moulton and George Milligan, The Vocabulary.
- Luke 21:33 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- Luke 21:34 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- Luke 21:34 G. Abbott-Smith, Manual Greek Lexicon.
- Luke 21:34 John Wycliffe, The Wycliffe Bible.
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