Luke 13:29 web — They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in the Kingdom of God.

World English Bible

"They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in the Kingdom of God."

— Luke 13:29, World English Bible

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Luke 13 — Context

26

Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.'

27

He will say, 'I tell you, I don't know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity.'

28

There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets, in the Kingdom of God, and yourselves being thrown outside.

29

They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in the Kingdom of God.

30

Behold, there are some who are last who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last."

31

On that same day, some Pharisees came, saying to him, "Get out of here, and go away, for Herod wants to kill you."

32

He said to them, "Go and tell that fox, 'Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I complete my mission.

Luke 13:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 13:29 say?
Luke 13:29 in the World English Bible reads: “They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will 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 (WEB): “They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will 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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