Luke 21:31 bbe — In the same way, when you see these things taking place you may be certain that the kingdom of God is near.

Bible in Basic English

"In the same way, when you see these things taking place you may be certain that the kingdom of God is near."

— Luke 21:31, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 21 — Context

28

But when these things come about, let your heads be lifted up, because your salvation is near.

29

And he made a story for them: See the fig-tree, and all the trees;

30

When they put out their young leaves, you take note of it, and it is clear to you that summer is coming.

31

In the same way, when you see these things taking place you may be certain that the kingdom of God is near.

32

Truly I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all things are complete.

33

Heaven and earth will come to an end, but my words will not come to an end.

34

But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that day may come on you suddenly, and take you as in a net:

Luke 21:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:31 say?
Luke 21:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In the same way, when you see these things taking place you may be certain that the kingdom of God is near.”
Where is Luke 21:31 in the Bible?
Luke 21:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, 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 21:31.
What translation should I read Luke 21:31 in?
Luke 21:31 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 21:31?
Luke 21:31 reads (BBE): “In the same way, when you see these things taking place you may be certain that the kingdom of God is near.” 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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