Luke 21:35
“For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.”
Luke 21:35 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For as a snare shall it come upon all that sit upon the face of the whole earth.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- for'so'shall it come upon all them that dwell on the face of all the earth.
- DARBYDarby
- for as a snare shall it come upon all them that dwell upon the face of the whole earth.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for as a snare it shall come on all those dwelling on the face of all the land,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "For it will come on all those who live on the face of the whole earth."
Context: Luke 21
33Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
34And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.
35For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.
36Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
37And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.
About Luke 21: The Prediction of the Destruction of the Temple
Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the end of the world. He advises to be ready for the coming of the Son of Man.
Commentary
Luke 21 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith and the importance of being prepared for the coming of the Lord. In this chapter, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the signs of the end times and the need to be prepared for the coming of the Lord. He warns them of the coming destruction and the need to be ready for it. He also speaks of the need to be faithful and to trust in God, even in the midst of difficult times.