Luke 13:28 nasb — "In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophet…

NASB

""In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves being thrown out."

— Luke 13:28, NASB

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Luke 13 — Context

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"Once the head of the house gets up and shuts the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock on the door, saying, 'Lord, open up to us!' then He will answer and say to you, 'I do not know where you are from.'

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"Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets';

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and He will say, 'I tell you, I do not know where you are from; DEPART FROM ME, ALL YOU EVILDOERS.'

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"In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves being thrown out.

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"And they will come from east and west and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

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"And behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last."

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Just at that time some Pharisees approached, saying to Him, "Go away, leave here, for Herod wants to kill You."

Luke 13:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 13:28 say?
Luke 13:28 in the NASB reads: “"In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves being thrown out.”
Where is Luke 13:28 in the Bible?
Luke 13:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 13, verse 28.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 13:28.
What translation should I read Luke 13:28 in?
Luke 13:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 13:28?
Luke 13:28 reads (NASB): “"In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but yourselves being thrown out.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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