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Luke 21:31

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31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
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Luke 21:31 in Other Translations

KJV
31 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
ESV
31 So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
NLT
31 In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that the Kingdom of God is near.
MSG
31 The same here - when you see these things happen, you know God's kingdom is about here.
CSB
31 In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near.

Luke 21:31 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:31

So likewise when ye see these things come to pass
The signs before mentioned, in ( Luke 21:8-11 Luke 21:20 Luke 21:25 Luke 21:26 ) . Know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand:
a more visible and glorious display of the kingdom of the Messiah, in the destruction of his enemies, the Jews; see ( Mark 9:1 ) .

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Luke 21:31 In-Context

29 He told them this 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.
31 Even so, when you see these things happening, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
32 “Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.
33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

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