Luke 13:29 bbe — And they will come from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and take their places in the kin…

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"And they will come from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and take their places in the kingdom of God."

— Luke 13:29, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 13 — Context

26

Then you will say, We have taken food and drink with you, and you were teaching in our streets.

27

But he will say, Truly, I have no knowledge of you or where you come from; go away from me, you workers of evil.

28

There will be weeping and cries of sorrow when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are shut outside.

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And they will come from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and take their places in the kingdom of God.

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And the last will be first, and the first will be last.

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At that time, certain Pharisees came to him and said, Go away from this place, because Herod's purpose is to put you to death.

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And he said, Go and say to that fox, I send out evil spirits and do works of mercy today and tomorrow, and on the third day my work will be complete.

Luke 13:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 13:29 say?
Luke 13:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they will come from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and take their places in the kingdom of God.”
Where is Luke 13:29 in the Bible?
Luke 13:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 13, verse 29.
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 13:29.
What translation should I read Luke 13:29 in?
Luke 13:29 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 13:29?
Luke 13:29 reads (BBE): “And they will come from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and take their places in the kingdom of God.” 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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