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 Living Translation (NLT)In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God is near.

Context of Luke 21:31

29Then He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 32Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. 33Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.

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 12:51Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division.
• Matthew 16:1Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and testing Him asked that He would show them a sign from heaven.
• Hebrews 10:37“For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry.
• James 5:9Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!
• 1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

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
• Watchfulness

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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