Luke 13:30 asv — And behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.

American Standard Version

"And behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last. "

— Luke 13:30, American Standard Version

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Luke 13 — Context

27

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

28

There shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and yourselves cast forth without.

29

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

30

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

31

In that very hour there came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Get thee out, and go hence: for Herod would fain kill thee.

32

And he said unto them, Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third day I am perfected.

33

Nevertheless I must go on my way to-day and to-morrow and the day following: for it cannot be that a prophet perish out of Jerusalem.

Luke 13:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 13:30 say?
Luke 13:30 in the American Standard Version reads: “And behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last. ”
Where is Luke 13:30 in the Bible?
Luke 13:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 13, verse 30.
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 13:30.
What translation should I read Luke 13:30 in?
Luke 13:30 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 13:30?
Luke 13:30 reads (ASV): “And behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last. ” 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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