Luke 21:31

Luke 21:31 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
• New International Version (NIV)Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

Context of Luke 21:31

29Then Jesus told them a story to explain this future time. He said, ‘Think about fig trees and other trees as well. 30When you see new leaves on a tree, you know that summer will come soon. Nobody needs to tell you that. In the same way, you will see these strange things happening. Then you will know that God will soon begin to rule in his kingdom. 32I tell you this: The people who are alive now will not all die until all these things happen. 33One day, the earth and the sky will have an end. But my words will be there for ever.

Luke 21:31 word by word

οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς ὅταν ἴδητε ταῦτα γινόμενα, γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Soοὕτωςhoutō · thus(-ly)G3779
• likewiseκαίkai · andG2532
• yeσύsu · youG4771
• whenὅτανhotan · when(-ever)G3752
• ye seeὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• come to passγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• know yeγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• the kingdomὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the kingdomβασιλείαbasileia · kingdomG932
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• nigh at handἐγγύςeggus · nearG1451

Cross-references for Luke 21:31

• Luke 12:51I did not come into the world so that everyone will agree with each other. No, I tell you. I came to put people against one another.
• Matthew 16:1Some Pharisees and Sadducees went to see Jesus. They wanted to test him to see what he would do. They asked him, ‘Do something powerful for us to see. Then we will believe that God has sent you.’
• Hebrews 10:37This is what the Bible says: ‘In a very short time, my special servant will come. He is the one that I promised to send to you. He will not be late.
• James 5:9My Christian friends, do not complain against each other. If you do, God will punish you. So be careful! He is the Judge and he is ready now to judge people.
• 1 Peter 4:7All things in this world will soon come to an end. So you must think clearly. Then you will be able to pray in a serious way.

Commentaries on Luke 21:31

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31The kingdom of God is nigh at hand - After the destruction of the Jewish state, the doctrine of Christ crucified shall be preached every where, and every where prevail.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7-36Verses 7-36 The account of the destruction of Jerusalem contained in this chapter has been fully considered in the notes at Luke 21:9 Commotions - Insurrections. Subjects rising against their rulers. Luke 21:11 Fearful sights - See Matthew 24:7. Luke 21:12, Luke 21:13 Synagogues, and into prisons - See the notes at Mark 13:9-10. Luke 21:14 Settle it, therefore, in your hearts - Fix it firmly in your minds - so firmly as to become a settled principle…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29-38Verses 29-38 Christ tells his disciples to observe the signs of the times, which they might judge by. He charges them to look upon the ruin of the Jewish nation as near. Yet this race and family of Abraham shall not be rooted out; it shall survive as a nation, and be found as prophesied, when the Son of man shall be revealed. He cautions them against being secure and sensual. This command is given to all Christ's disciples, Take heed to yourselves, that…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 31All these things refer to the events described in 21:25–30.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-385-7. (See on Mt 24:1-3.)Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 21:31

• Earth
• Fig Tree
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
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• God
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• Kingdom of God
• Abundance
• Commotion
• Distress
• Gainsay
• Gospels
• Lift
• Look

Commentaries on Luke 21

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings