Luke 17:24 web — for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so wil…

World English Bible

"for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so will the Son of Man be in his day."

— Luke 17:24, World English Bible

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Luke 17 — Context

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neither will they say, 'Look, here!' or, 'Look, there!' for behold, the Kingdom of God is within you."

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He said to the disciples, "The days will come, when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.

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They will tell you, 'Look, here!' or 'Look, there!' Don't go away, nor follow after them,

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for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so 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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As it happened in the days of Noah, even so will it be also in the days of the Son of Man.

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They ate, they drank, they married, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ship, and the flood came, and destroyed them all.

Luke 17:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 17:24 say?
Luke 17:24 in the World English Bible reads: “for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so 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 (WEB): “for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so 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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