Luke 17:26 net — Just as it was in the days of Noah, so too it will be in the days of the Son of Man.

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"Just as it was in the days of Noah, so too it will be in the days of the Son of Man."

— Luke 17:26, NET Bible

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Luke 17 — Context

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Then people will say to you,‘Look, there he is!’ or‘Look, here he is!’ Do not go out or chase after them.

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For just like the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, 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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Just as it was in the days of Noah, so too it will be in the days of the Son of Man.

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People were eating, they were drinking, they were marrying, they were being given in marriage– right up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all.

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Likewise, just as it was in the days of Lot, people were eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, building;

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but on the day Lot went out from Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.

Luke 17:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 17:26 say?
Luke 17:26 in the NET Bible reads: “Just as it was in the days of Noah, so too it will be in the days of the Son of Man.”
Where is Luke 17:26 in the Bible?
Luke 17:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 26.
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 17:26.
What translation should I read Luke 17:26 in?
Luke 17:26 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 17:26?
Luke 17:26 reads (NET): “Just as it was in the days of Noah, so too it will be in the days of the Son of Man.” 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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