Luke 21:10 net — Persecution of Disciples Then he said to them,“Nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

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"Persecution of Disciples Then he said to them,“Nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom."

— Luke 21:10, NET Bible

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Luke 21 — Context

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So they asked him,“Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that these things are about to take place?”

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He said,“Watch out that you are not misled. For many will come in my name, saying,‘I am he,’ and,‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them!

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And when you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be afraid. For these things must happen first, but the end will not come at once.”

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Persecution of Disciples Then he said to them,“Nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.

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There will be great earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven.

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But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you, handing you over to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors because of my name.

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This will be a time for you to serve as witnesses.

Luke 21:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:10 say?
Luke 21:10 in the NET Bible reads: “Persecution of Disciples Then he said to them,“Nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.”
Where is Luke 21:10 in the Bible?
Luke 21:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, verse 10.
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 21:10.
What translation should I read Luke 21:10 in?
Luke 21:10 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 21:10?
Luke 21:10 reads (NET): “Persecution of Disciples Then he said to them,“Nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.” 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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