Luke 17:34 cpdv — I say to you, in that night, there will be two in one bed. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I say to you, in that night, there will be two in one bed. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind. "

— Luke 17:34, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 17 — Context

31

In that hour, whoever will be on the rooftop, with his goods in the house, let him not descend to take them. And whoever will be in the field, similarly, let him not turn back.

32

Remember Lot’s wife.

33

Whoever has sought to save his life, will lose it; and whoever has lost it, will bring it back to life.

34

I say to you, in that night, there will be two in one bed. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind.

35

Two will be at the grindstone together. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind. Two will be in the field. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind.”

36

Responding, they said to him, “Where, Lord?”

37

And he said to them, “Wherever the body will be, in that place also, the eagles shall be gathered together.”

Luke 17:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:34 say?
Luke 17:34 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I say to you, in that night, there will be two in one bed. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind. ”
Where is Luke 17:34 in the Bible?
Luke 17:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 34.
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 17:34.
What translation should I read Luke 17:34 in?
Luke 17:34 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 17:34?
Luke 17:34 reads (CPDV): “I say to you, in that night, there will be two in one bed. One will be taken up, and the other will be left behind. ” 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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