Luke 17:31 nasb — "On that day, the one who is on the housetop and whose goods are in the house must not go down to take them out; and li…

NASB

""On that day, the one who is on the housetop and whose goods are in the house must not go down to take them out; and likewise the one who is in the field must not turn back."

— Luke 17:31, NASB

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Luke 17 — Context

28

"It was the same as happened in the days of Lot: they were eating, they were drinking, they were buying, they were selling, they were planting, they were building;

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but on the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

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"It will be just the same on the day that the Son of Man is revealed.

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"On that day, the one who is on the housetop and whose goods are in the house must not go down to take them out; and likewise the one who is in the field must not turn back.

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"Remember Lot's wife.

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"Whoever seeks to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.

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"I tell you, on that night there will be two in one bed; one will be taken and the other will be left.

Luke 17:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:31 say?
Luke 17:31 in the NASB reads: “"On that day, the one who is on the housetop and whose goods are in the house must not go down to take them out; and likewise the one who is in the field must not turn back.”
Where is Luke 17:31 in the Bible?
Luke 17:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 31.
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 17:31.
What translation should I read Luke 17:31 in?
Luke 17:31 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 17:31?
Luke 17:31 reads (NASB): “"On that day, the one who is on the housetop and whose goods are in the house must not go down to take them out; and likewise the one who is in the field must not turn back.” 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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