Luke 21:19 bbe — By going through all these things, you will keep your lives.

Bible in Basic English

"By going through all these things, you will keep your lives."

— Luke 21:19, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 21 — Context

16

But you will be given up even by your fathers and mothers, your brothers and relations and friends; and some of you will be put to death.

17

And you will be hated by all men, because of me.

18

But not a hair of your head will come to destruction.

19

By going through all these things, you will keep your lives.

20

But when you see armies all round about Jerusalem, then be certain that her destruction is near.

21

Then let those who are in Judaea go in flight to the mountains; and those who are in the middle of the town go out; and let not those who are in the country come in.

22

For these are the days of punishment, in which all the things in the Writings will be put into effect.

Luke 21:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:19 say?
Luke 21:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “By going through all these things, you will keep your lives.”
Where is Luke 21:19 in the Bible?
Luke 21:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, verse 19.
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 21:19.
What translation should I read Luke 21:19 in?
Luke 21:19 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 21:19?
Luke 21:19 reads (BBE): “By going through all these things, you will keep your lives.” 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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