LUKE 21:31 Parallel Verse View

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OET (OET-RV) Similarly when you all see those things starting to happen, you will know that God’s kingdom is close.

Key: khaki:verbs, light-green:nominative/subject, orange:accusative/object, pink:genitive/possessor.
Note: Automatic aligning of the OET-RV to the LV is done by some temporary software, hence the RV alignments are incomplete (and may occasionally be wrong).

ULT Thus also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

UST In the same way, when you see these things that I have just described happening, you will know then that God will soon show himself as king.

BSB So also, when you see these things happening, 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.

AICNT {In this way also you},[fn] when you see these things [happening],[fn] know that the kingdom of God is near.

21:31, In this way also you: Some manuscripts read “Thus.” D(05) Latin(a)

21:31, happening: Absent from some manuscripts. D(05) Latin(a).

OEB And so may you, as soon as you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

WEBBE Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that God’s Kingdom is near.

WMBB (Same as above)

NET So also you, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

LSV so also you, when you may see these things happening, you know that the Kingdom of God is near;

FBV In the same way, when you see these things happening, you don't need to be told that God's kingdom is near.

TCNT So also, when you see these things taking place, know that the kingdom of God is near.

T4T Similarly, when you see these things that I have just described happening, you will know that it is almost time for God to truly rule as king.

LEB So also you, when you see these things happening, know[fn] that the kingdom of God is near.

21:31 Or “you know”

BBE In the same way, when you see these things taking place you may be certain that the kingdom of God is near.

Moff So, whenever you see all this happen, be sure the Reign of God is at hand.

Wymth So also, when you see these things happening, you may be sure that the Kingdom of God is near.

ASV Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.

DRA So you also, when you shall see these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is at hand.

YLT so also ye, when ye may see these things happening, ye know that near is the reign of God;

Drby So also ye, when ye see these things take place, know that the kingdom of [fn]God is near.

21.31 Elohim

RV Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.
(Even so ye/you_all also, when ye/you_all see these things coming to pass, know ye/you_all that the kingdom of God is nigh. )

SLT So also ye, when ye see these being, know that the kingdom of God is near.

Wbstr So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

KJB-1769 So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
( So likewise ye/you_all, when ye/you_all see these things come to pass, know ye/you_all that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. )

KJB-1611 So likewise yee, when yee see these things come to passe, know ye that the kingdome of God is nigh at hand.
(Modernised spelling is same as from KJB-1769 above)

Bshps So likewise ye, when ye see these thinges come to passe, be ye sure that the kyngdome of God is nye.
(So likewise ye/you_all, when ye/you_all see these things come to pass, be ye/you_all sure that the kingdom of God is nigh/near.)

Gnva So likewise yee, when yee see these thinges come to passe, knowe ye that the kingdome of God is neere.
(So likewise ye/you_all, when ye/you_all see these things come to pass, know ye/you_all that the kingdom of God is near. )

Cvdl So likewyse ye, whan ye se all these thinges come to passe, be sure that the kyngdome of God is nye.
(So likewise ye/you_all, when ye/you_all see all these things come to pass, be sure that the kingdom of God is nigh/near.)

TNT So lyke wyse ye (when ye se these thinges come to passe) vnderstonde that the kyngdome of God is neye.
(So likewise ye/you_all (when ye/you_all see these things come to passe) understood that the kingdom of God is neye. )

Wycl so ye, whanne ye seen these thingis to be don, wite ye, that the kyngdom of God is nyy.
(so ye/you_all, when ye/you_all seen these things to be done, wit/know ye/you_all, that the kingdom of God is nigh/near.)

Luth Also auch ihr, wenn ihr dies alles sehet angehen, so wisset, daß das Reich Gottes nahe ist.
(So also you(pl)/their/her, when you(pl)/their/her this/these all/everything see angehen, so know, that the kingdom God’s near is.)

ClVg Ita et vos cum videritis hæc fieri, scitote quoniam prope est regnum Dei.
(Ita and you(pl) when/with you(pl)_see these_things to_be_done, he_knowsote since/because near it_is kingdom of_God. )

UGNT οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς, ὅταν ἴδητε ταῦτα γινόμενα, γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἡ Βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ.
(houtōs kai humeis, hotan idaʸte tauta ginomena, ginōskete hoti engus estin haʸ Basileia tou Theou.)

SBL-GNT οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς, ὅταν ἴδητε ταῦτα γινόμενα, γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.
(houtōs kai humeis, hotan idaʸte tauta ginomena, ginōskete hoti engus estin haʸ basileia tou theou.)

RP-GNT Οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς, ὅταν ἴδητε ταῦτα γινόμενα, γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.
(Houtōs kai humeis, hotan idaʸte tauta ginomena, ginōskete hoti engus estin haʸ basileia tou theou.)

TC-GNT Οὕτω καὶ ὑμεῖς, ὅταν ἴδητε ταῦτα [fn]γινόμενα, γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ.
(Houtō kai humeis, hotan idaʸte tauta ginomena, ginōskete hoti engus estin haʸ basileia tou Theou. )

21:31 γινομενα γινωσκετε ¦ γεινομενα γεινωσκετε TH

Key for above GNTs: yellow:punctuation differs, red:words differ (from our SR-GNT base).

SOTN SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 21:5–38: Jesus taught about what would happen in the future

After the events of the preceding section, some of Jesus’ disciples were admiring the beautiful stones and gifts that people used to adorn the Temple. Jesus told them that one day the Temple would be completely destroyed. Enemies would attack Jerusalem and destroy the Temple.In A.D. 70, the Jews rebelled against the Romans, and the Roman destroyed the temple. Jesus also told them about other things that would happen in the future. He told them that after these things happened, he would return to earth in power and great glory. He warned his disciples to pray so that they would be able to endure the future troubles and be ready to meet him when he comes again.

It is good to translate this section before you decide on a heading for it. Some examples of other headings are:

The Jerusalem temple would soon be destroyed

The destruction of the temple and the coming times of trouble

There are parallel passages for this section in Matthew 24:1–35 and Mark 13:1–31.

21:31a

So also, when you see these things happening,

In the same way, when you^(plur) see that these things are happening,
Likewise, when you^(plur) also see that these terrible events/signs are happening,

So also, when you see these things happening: The Greek phrase that the BSB translates as So also means “in the same way, likewise.” It introduces a comparison. People look at new leaves and know that summer will soon come. In the same way, Jesus’ disciples will see the signs that Jesus told them, and they will know that the kingdom of God is near. Another way to translate 21:31a is:

Thus also when you see those happenings [mentioned] earlierUma back translation on TW.

you: The pronoun you refers here to Jesus’ disciples who will be alive when he returns to earth. Since Jesus has not yet returned, it refers to everyone who will be trusting and following him at that time. It does not refer only to his first disciples.

these things: The phrase these things refers to the signs that Jesus mentioned in 21:25–26. Other ways to refer to them here are:

the signs that I have told you about

these terrible events

Refer back to them in a natural way in your language.

21:31b

know that the kingdom of God is near.

you^(plur) can be certain that God’s rule/reign will soon begin.
you^(plur) can be sure that the time for God to rule all people will soon follow.

know: There are two ways to interpret the Greek verb that the BSB translates as know in this context:

It is a statement. The signs will make the disciples able to know that the kingdom is near. For example:
you can be equally sure (JBP)
you will know (GNT) (NIV, RSV, GW, GNT, CEV, NCV, REB, ESV, NLT, JBP)
It is a command. When the disciples see the signs, they should realize or understand that the kingdom is near. Here is another way to translate this:
recognize (NASB) (BSB, NASB, KJV, NJB, NET)

It is recommended that you follow interpretation (1).

the kingdom of God is near: This clause means that the kingdom of God will soon appear or begin. God will soon begin to rule his people.

The phrase kingdom of God refers to God’s activity of ruling and caring for his people as their king. It does not refer to a land or country that he rules over. It refers to the relationship that he has with his people. He leads, protects, and cares for them. They obey, trust, and submit to him as their king.

Some ways to translate this clause are:

God’s rule/reign will soon begin

it will not be much longer before God rules all people as king

the time when God will care for his people as king is near

See how you translated this in 17:20. See also kingdom of God in the Glossary.

Parallel LUKE 21:31

Section 21:5–38: Jesus taught about what would happen in the future

21:31a

21:31b