Luke 9:31 cpdv — And they spoke of his departure, which he would accomplish at Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they spoke of his departure, which he would accomplish at Jerusalem. "

— Luke 9:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 9 — Context

28

And it happened that, about eight days after these words, he took Peter and James and John, and he ascended onto a mountain, so that he might pray.

29

And while he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and his vestment became white and shining.

30

And behold, two men were talking with him. And these were Moses and Elijah, appearing in majesty.

31

And they spoke of his departure, which he would accomplish at Jerusalem.

32

Yet truly, Peter and those who were with him were weighed down by sleep. And becoming alert, they saw his majesty and the two men who were standing with him.

33

And it happened that, as these were departing from him, Peter said to Jesus: “Teacher, it is good for us to be here. And so, let us make three tabernacles: one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” For he did not know what he was saying.

34

Then, as he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And as these were entering into the cloud, they were afraid.

Luke 9:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:31 say?
Luke 9:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they spoke of his departure, which he would 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 (CPDV): “And they spoke of his departure, which he would 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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