Luke 21:36

Luke 21:36 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)Be always on the watch, and pray 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.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."
• New King James Version (NKJV)Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Context of Luke 21:36

34“Make sure that you don’t become drunk, hung over, and worried about life. Then that day could suddenly catch you by surprise 35like a trap that catches a bird. That day will surprise all people who live on the earth. Be alert at all times. Pray so that you have the power to escape everything that is about to happen and to stand in front of the Son of Man.” 37During the day Jesus would teach in the temple courtyard. But at night he would go to the Mount of Olives (as it was called) and spend the night there. 38All of the people would get up early to hear him speak in the temple courtyard.

Luke 21:36 word by word

ἀγρυπνεῖτε δὲ ἐν παντὶ καιρῷ δεόμενοι ἵνα κατισχύσητε ἐκφυγεῖν ταῦτα πάντα τὰ μέλλοντα γίνεσθαι καὶ σταθῆναι ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Watch yeἀγρυπνέωagrupneō · be watchfulG69
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• and prayδέομαιdeomai · to prayG1189
• ·ἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• alwaysπᾶςpas · allG3956
• ·καιρόςkairos · time/right timeG2540
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ye may be accounted worthyκαταξιόωkataxioō · to consider worthyG2661
• to escapeἐκφεύγωekpheugō · to escapeG1628
• these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• that shallμέλλωmellō · to ensueG3195
• come to passγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• to standἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476
• beforeἔμπροσθενemprosthen · beforeG1715
• the Sonυἱόςuihos · sonG5207
• of manἄνθρωποςanthrōpos · a humanG444

Cross-references for Luke 21:36

• Luke 12:37Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes. I can guarantee this truth: He will change his clothes, make them sit down at the table, and serve them.
• Matthew 24:42“Therefore, be alert, because you don’t know on what day your Lord will return.
• Matthew 25:13“So stay awake, because you don’t know the day or the hour.
• Matthew 26:41Stay awake, and pray that you won’t be tempted. You want to do what’s right, but you’re weak.”
• Mark 13:33Be careful! Watch! You don’t know the exact time.
• 1 Corinthians 16:13Be alert. Be firm in the Christian faith. Be courageous and strong.
• 2 Timothy 4:5But you must keep a clear head in everything. Endure suffering. Do the work of a missionary. Devote yourself completely to your work.
• 1 Peter 4:7The end of everything is near. Therefore, practice self-control, and keep your minds clear so that you can pray.
• 1 Peter 5:8Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.
• Luke 18:1Jesus used this illustration with his disciples to show them that they need to pray all the time and never give up.
• Job 27:10Can he be happy with the Almighty? Can he call on God at all times?
• Acts 10:2He and everyone in his home were devout and respected God. Cornelius gave many gifts to poor Jewish people and always prayed to God.
• Ephesians 6:18Pray in the Spirit in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert. Use every kind of effort and make every kind of request for all of God’s people.
• Colossians 4:2Keep praying. Pay attention when you offer prayers of thanksgiving.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17Never stop praying.
• Luke 20:35But people who are considered worthy to come back to life and live in the next world will neither marry

Commentaries on Luke 21:36

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 36Watch ye therefore, and pray always - Perhaps we should connect ͅ, continually, with , watch, as it appears to be the most natural order. Indeed the word continually belongs equally to both watch and pray; and no man is safe, at any time, who does not attend to this advice as literally as possible. That shall come to pass - That is, the tribulations which are on their way to overwhelm and destroy the Jewish people. These are sufficiently stated in the…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. 36to stand before: This means to "pass the test" and stand approved before Jesus Christ at his second coming.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 34-3734-37. surfeiting, and drunkenness--All animal excesses, quenching spirituality. cares of this life--(See on Mr 4:7; Mr 4:19).Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 21:36

• Earth
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Prayer
• Temptation
• Watchfulness

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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