Luke 9:31 asv — who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

American Standard Version

"who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. "

— Luke 9:31, American Standard Version

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Luke 9 — Context

28

And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.

29

And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling.

30

And behold, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and Elijah;

31

who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

32

Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

33

And it came to pass, as they were parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said.

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And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

Luke 9:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:31 say?
Luke 9:31 in the American Standard Version reads: “who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. ”
Where is Luke 9:31 in the Bible?
Luke 9:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, 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 9:31.
What translation should I read Luke 9:31 in?
Luke 9:31 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 9:31?
Luke 9:31 reads (ASV): “who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. ” 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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