Luke 17:24 cpdv — For just as lightning flashes from under heaven and shines to whatever is under heaven, so also will the Son of man be…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For just as lightning flashes from under heaven and shines to whatever is under heaven, so also will the Son of man be in his day. "

— Luke 17:24, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 17 — Context

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And so, they will not say, ‘Behold, it is here,’ or ‘Behold, it is there.’ For behold, the kingdom of God is within you.”

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And he said to his disciples: “The time will come when you will desire to see one day of the Son of man, and you will not see it.

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And they will say to you, ‘Behold, he is here,’ and ‘Behold, he is there.’ Do not choose to go out, and do not follow them.

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For just as lightning flashes from under heaven and shines to whatever is under heaven, so also will the Son of man be in his day.

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But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.

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And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of man.

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They were eating and drinking; they were taking wives and being given in marriage, even until the day that Noah entered the ark. And the flood came and destroyed them all.

Luke 17:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:24 say?
Luke 17:24 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For just as lightning flashes from under heaven and shines to whatever is under heaven, so also will the Son of man be in his day. ”
Where is Luke 17:24 in the Bible?
Luke 17:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 24.
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 17:24.
What translation should I read Luke 17:24 in?
Luke 17:24 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 17:24?
Luke 17:24 reads (CPDV): “For just as lightning flashes from under heaven and shines to whatever is under heaven, so also will the Son of man be in his day. ” 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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