Luke 21:31
29 Then Jesus told them a 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.
So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
- KJV
- So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
- WEB
- Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that God’s Kingdom is near.
- ASV
- Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.
- DARBY
- So also *ye*, when ye see these things take place, know that the kingdom of God is near.
- BLB
- So also you⁺, when you⁺ see these things coming to pass, know that the kingdom of God is near.
- ÅB
- Slik skal også dere, når dere ser dette skje, vite at Guds rike er nær.
- OTB
- På samme måte, når dere ser disse tingene skje, skal dere vite at Guds rike er nær.
- B1930
- Således skal også I, når I ser dette skje, vite at Guds rike er nær.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
James 5:9
Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
Read in contextHebrews 10:37
For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.
Read in context1 Peter 4:7
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
Read in contextMatthew 3:2
and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”
Read in contextLuke 12:51–57
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.
Read in contextMatthew 16:1–4
Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven.
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