Luke 13:29 kjv — And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the…

King James Version

"And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God."

— Luke 13:29, King James Version

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Luke 13 — Context

26

Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

27

But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

28

There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

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And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

30

And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

31

The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.

32

And he said unto them, Go ye, and tell that fox, Behold, I cast out devils, and I do cures to day and to morrow, and the third day I shall be perfected.

Luke 13:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 13:29 say?
Luke 13:29 in the King James Version reads: “And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down 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 (KJV): “And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down 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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