Apologetics Bible

Luke 21:1

Greek

Ἀναβλέψας δὲ εἶδεν τοὺς βάλλοντας ⸂εἰς τὸ γαζοφυλάκιον τὰ δῶρα αὐτῶν⸃ πλουσίους.

Anablepsas de eiden toys ballontas eis to gazophylakion ta dora ayton ploysioys.

KJV: And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

AKJV: And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

ASV: And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury.

YLT: And having looked up, he saw those who did cast their gifts to the treasury--rich men,

Exposition: Luke 21:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:2

Greek

εἶδεν δέ ⸀τινα χήραν πενιχρὰν βάλλουσαν ἐκεῖ ⸂λεπτὰ δύο⸃,

eiden de tina cheran penichran balloysan ekei lepta dyo,

KJV: And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

AKJV: And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

ASV: And he saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

YLT: and he saw also a certain poor widow casting there two mites,

Exposition: Luke 21:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:3

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν· Ἀληθῶς λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ἡ χήρα ⸂ἡ πτωχὴ αὕτη⸃ πλεῖον πάντων ἔβαλεν·

kai eipen· Alethos lego ymin oti e chera e ptoche ayte pleion panton ebalen·

KJV: And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

AKJV: And he said, Of a truth I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than they all:

ASV: And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all:

YLT: and he said, `Truly I say to you, that this poor widow did cast in more than all;

Exposition: Luke 21:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:4

Greek

⸀πάντες γὰρ οὗτοι ἐκ τοῦ περισσεύοντος αὐτοῖς ἔβαλον εἰς τὰ ⸀δῶρα, αὕτη δὲ ἐκ τοῦ ὑστερήματος αὐτῆς ⸀πάντα τὸν βίον ὃν εἶχεν ἔβαλεν.

pantes gar oytoi ek toy perisseyontos aytois ebalon eis ta dora, ayte de ek toy ysterematos aytes panta ton bion on eichen ebalen.

KJV: For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

AKJV: For all these have of their abundance cast in to the offerings of God: but she of her penury has cast in all the living that she had. ¶

ASV: for all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts; but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had.

YLT: for all these out of their superabundance did cast into the gifts to God, but this one out of her want, all the living that she had, did cast in.'

Exposition: Luke 21:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:5

Greek

Καί τινων λεγόντων περὶ τοῦ ἱεροῦ, ὅτι λίθοις καλοῖς καὶ ἀναθήμασιν κεκόσμηται εἶπεν·

Kai tinon legonton peri toy ieroy, oti lithois kalois kai anathemasin kekosmetai eipen·

KJV: And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

AKJV: And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

ASV: And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and offerings, he said,

YLT: And certain saying about the temple, that with goodly stones and devoted things it hath been adorned, he said,

Exposition: Luke 21:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:6

Greek

Ταῦτα ἃ θεωρεῖτε, ἐλεύσονται ἡμέραι ἐν αἷς οὐκ ἀφεθήσεται λίθος ἐπὶ ⸀λίθῳ ὃς οὐ καταλυθήσεται.

Tayta a theoreite, eleysontai emerai en ais oyk aphethesetai lithos epi litho os oy katalythesetai.

KJV: As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

AKJV: As for these things which you behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone on another, that shall not be thrown down.

ASV: As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

YLT: `These things that ye behold--days will come, in which there shall not be left a stone upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down.'

Exposition: Luke 21:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:7

Greek

Ἐπηρώτησαν δὲ αὐτὸν λέγοντες· Διδάσκαλε, πότε οὖν ταῦτα ἔσται, καὶ τί τὸ σημεῖον ὅταν μέλλῃ ταῦτα γίνεσθαι;

Eperotesan de ayton legontes· Didaskale, pote oyn tayta estai, kai ti to semeion otan melle tayta ginesthai;

KJV: And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

AKJV: And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

ASV: And they asked him, saying, Teacher, when therefore shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when these things are about to come to pass?

YLT: And they questioned him, saying, `Teacher, when, then, shall these things be? and what is the sign when these things may be about to happen?'

Exposition: Luke 21:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:8

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· Βλέπετε μὴ πλανηθῆτε· πολλοὶ γὰρ ἐλεύσονται ἐπὶ τῷ ὀνόματί μου ⸀λέγοντες· Ἐγώ εἰμι καί· Ὁ καιρὸς ἤγγικεν· ⸀μὴ πορευθῆτε ὀπίσω αὐτῶν.

o de eipen· Blepete me planethete· polloi gar eleysontai epi to onomati moy legontes· Ego eimi kai· O kairos eggiken· me poreythete opiso ayton.

KJV: And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

AKJV: And he said, Take heed that you be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draws near: go you not therefore after them.

ASV: And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and, The time is at hand: go ye not after them.

YLT: And he said, `See--ye may not be led astray, for many shall come in my name, saying--I am he , and the time hath come nigh; go not on then after them;

Exposition: Luke 21:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:9

Greek

ὅταν δὲ ἀκούσητε πολέμους καὶ ἀκαταστασίας, μὴ πτοηθῆτε· δεῖ γὰρ ταῦτα γενέσθαι πρῶτον, ἀλλʼ οὐκ εὐθέως τὸ τέλος.

otan de akoysete polemoys kai akatastasias, me ptoethete· dei gar tayta genesthai proton, all oyk eytheos to telos.

KJV: But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

AKJV: But when you shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.

ASV: And when ye shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must needs come to pass first; but the end is not immediately.

YLT: and when ye may hear of wars and uprisings, be not terrified, for it behoveth these things to happen first, but the end is not immediately.'

Exposition: Luke 21:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:10

Greek

τότε ἔλεγεν αὐτοῖς· Ἐγερθήσεται ἔθνος ἐπʼ ἔθνος καὶ βασιλεία ἐπὶ βασιλείαν,

tote elegen aytois· Egerthesetai ethnos ep ethnos kai basileia epi basileian,

KJV: Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:

AKJV: Then said he to them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:

ASV: Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;

YLT: Then said he to them, `Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom,

Exposition: Luke 21:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:11

Greek

σεισμοί τε μεγάλοι ⸂καὶ κατὰ τόπους⸃ ⸂λιμοὶ καὶ λοιμοὶ⸃ ἔσονται, φόβητρά τε καὶ ⸂σημεῖα ἀπʼ οὐρανοῦ μεγάλα⸃ ἔσται.

seismoi te megaloi kai kata topoys limoi kai loimoi esontai, phobetra te kai semeia ap oyranoy megala estai.

KJV: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

AKJV: And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

ASV: and there shall be great earthquakes, and in divers places famines and pestilences; and there shall be terrors and great signs from heaven.

YLT: great shakings also in every place, and famines, and pestilences, there shall be; fearful things also, and great signs from heaven there shall be;

Exposition: Luke 21:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:12

Greek

Πρὸ δὲ τούτων πάντων ἐπιβαλοῦσιν ἐφʼ ὑμᾶς τὰς χεῖρας αὐτῶν καὶ διώξουσιν, παραδιδόντες εἰς ⸀τὰς συναγωγὰς καὶ φυλακάς, ⸀ἀπαγομένους ἐπὶ βασιλεῖς καὶ ἡγεμόνας ἕνεκεν τοῦ ὀνόματός μου·

Pro de toyton panton epibaloysin eph ymas tas cheiras ayton kai dioxoysin, paradidontes eis tas synagogas kai phylakas, apagomenoys epi basileis kai egemonas eneken toy onomatos moy·

KJV: But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.

AKJV: But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.

ASV: But before all these things, they shall lay their hands on you, and shall persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors for my name’s sake.

YLT: and before all these, they shall lay on you their hands, and persecute, delivering up to synagogues and prisons, being brought before kings and governors for my name's sake;

Exposition: Luke 21:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:13

Greek

⸀ἀποβήσεται ὑμῖν εἰς μαρτύριον.

apobesetai ymin eis martyrion.

KJV: And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

AKJV: And it shall turn to you for a testimony.

ASV: It shall turn out unto you for a testimony.

YLT: and it shall become to you for a testimony.

Exposition: Luke 21:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it shall turn to you for a testimony.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:14

Greek

⸀θέτε οὖν ⸂ἐν ταῖς καρδίαις⸃ ὑμῶν μὴ προμελετᾶν ἀπολογηθῆναι,

thete oyn en tais kardiais ymon me promeletan apologethenai,

KJV: Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:

AKJV: Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what you shall answer:

ASV: Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate beforehand how to answer:

YLT: `Settle, then, to your hearts, not to meditate beforehand to reply,

Exposition: Luke 21:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:15

Greek

ἐγὼ γὰρ δώσω ὑμῖν στόμα καὶ σοφίαν ᾗ οὐ δυνήσονται ⸂ἀντιστῆναι ἢ ἀντειπεῖν⸃ ⸀ἅπαντες οἱ ἀντικείμενοι ὑμῖν.

ego gar doso ymin stoma kai sophian e oy dynesontai antistenai e anteipein apantes oi antikeimenoi ymin.

KJV: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

AKJV: For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

ASV: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to withstand or to gainsay.

YLT: for I will give to you a mouth and wisdom that all your opposers shall not be able to refute or resist.

Exposition: Luke 21:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:16

Greek

παραδοθήσεσθε δὲ καὶ ὑπὸ γονέων καὶ ⸂ἀδελφῶν καὶ συγγενῶν καὶ φίλων⸃, καὶ θανατώσουσιν ἐξ ὑμῶν,

paradothesesthe de kai ypo goneon kai adelphon kai syggenon kai philon, kai thanatosoysin ex ymon,

KJV: And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

AKJV: And you shall be betrayed both by parents, and brothers, and kinfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

ASV: But ye shall be delivered up even by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolk, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

YLT: `And ye shall be delivered up also by parents, and brothers, and kindred, and friends, and they shall put of you to death;

Exposition: Luke 21:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:17

Greek

καὶ ἔσεσθε μισούμενοι ὑπὸ πάντων διὰ τὸ ὄνομά μου.

kai esesthe misoymenoi ypo panton dia to onoma moy.

KJV: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.

AKJV: And you shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.

ASV: And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.

YLT: and ye shall be hated by all because of my name--

Exposition: Luke 21:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:18

Greek

καὶ θρὶξ ἐκ τῆς κεφαλῆς ὑμῶν οὐ μὴ ἀπόληται.

kai thrix ek tes kephales ymon oy me apoletai.

KJV: But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

AKJV: But there shall not an hair of your head perish.

ASV: And not a hair of your head shall perish.

YLT: and a hair out of your head shall not perish;

Exposition: Luke 21:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But there shall not an hair of your head perish.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:19

Greek

ἐν τῇ ὑπομονῇ ὑμῶν ⸀κτήσασθε τὰς ψυχὰς ὑμῶν.

en te ypomone ymon ktesasthe tas psychas ymon.

KJV: In your patience possess ye your souls.

AKJV: In your patience possess you your souls.

ASV: In your patience ye shall win your souls.

YLT: in your patience possess ye your souls.

Exposition: Luke 21:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In your patience possess ye your souls.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:20

Greek

Ὅταν δὲ ἴδητε κυκλουμένην ὑπὸ ⸀στρατοπέδων Ἰερουσαλήμ, τότε γνῶτε ὅτι ἤγγικεν ἡ ἐρήμωσις αὐτῆς.

Otan de idete kykloymenen ypo stratopedon Ieroysalem, tote gnote oti eggiken e eremosis aytes.

KJV: And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

AKJV: And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is near.

ASV: But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand.

YLT: `And when ye may see Jerusalem surrounded by encampments, then know that come nigh did her desolation;

Exposition: Luke 21:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:21

Greek

τότε οἱ ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ φευγέτωσαν εἰς τὰ ὄρη, καὶ οἱ ἐν μέσῳ αὐτῆς ἐκχωρείτωσαν, καὶ οἱ ἐν ταῖς χώραις μὴ εἰσερχέσθωσαν εἰς αὐτήν,

tote oi en te Ioydaia pheygetosan eis ta ore, kai oi en meso aytes ekchoreitosan, kai oi en tais chorais me eiserchesthosan eis ayten,

KJV: Then let them which are in Judea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.

AKJV: Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the middle of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.

ASV: Then let them that are in Judæa flee unto the mountains; and let them that are in the midst of her depart out; and let not them that are in the country enter therein.

YLT: then those in Judea, let them flee to the mountains; and those in her midst, let them depart out; and those in the countries, let them not come in to her;

Exposition: Luke 21:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then let them which are in Judea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:22

Greek

ὅτι ἡμέραι ἐκδικήσεως αὗταί εἰσιν τοῦ πλησθῆναι πάντα τὰ γεγραμμένα.

oti emerai ekdikeseos aytai eisin toy plesthenai panta ta gegrammena.

KJV: For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

AKJV: For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

ASV: For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

YLT: because these are days of vengeance, to fulfil all things that have been written.

Exposition: Luke 21:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:23

Greek

⸀οὐαὶ ταῖς ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσαις καὶ ταῖς θηλαζούσαις ἐν ἐκείναις ταῖς ἡμέραις· ἔσται γὰρ ἀνάγκη μεγάλη ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς καὶ ⸀ὀργὴ τῷ λαῷ τούτῳ,

oyai tais en gastri echoysais kai tais thelazoysais en ekeinais tais emerais· estai gar anagke megale epi tes ges kai orge to lao toyto,

KJV: But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.

AKJV: But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath on this people.

ASV: Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people.

YLT: `And woe to those with child, and to those giving suck, in those days; for there shall be great distress on the land, and wrath on this people;

Exposition: Luke 21:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:24

Greek

καὶ πεσοῦνται στόματι μαχαίρης καὶ αἰχμαλωτισθήσονται εἰς ⸂τὰ ἔθνη πάντα⸃, καὶ Ἰερουσαλὴμ ἔσται πατουμένη ὑπὸ ἐθνῶν, ἄχρι ⸀οὗ ⸀πληρωθῶσιν καιροὶ ἐθνῶν.

kai pesoyntai stomati machaires kai aichmalotisthesontai eis ta ethne panta, kai Ieroysalem estai patoymene ypo ethnon, achri oy plerothosin kairoi ethnon.

KJV: And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

AKJV: And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled. ¶

ASV: And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led captive into all the nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.

YLT: and they shall fall by the mouth of the sword, and shall be led captive to all the nations, and Jerusalem shall be trodden down by nations, till the times of nations be fulfilled.

Exposition: Luke 21:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:25

Greek

Καὶ ⸀ἔσονται σημεῖα ἐν ἡλίῳ καὶ σελήνῃ καὶ ἄστροις, καὶ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς συνοχὴ ἐθνῶν ἐν ἀπορίᾳ ⸀ἤχους θαλάσσης καὶ σάλου,

Kai esontai semeia en elio kai selene kai astrois, kai epi tes ges synoche ethnon en aporia echoys thalasses kai saloy,

KJV: And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

AKJV: And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;

ASV: And there shall be signs in sun and moon and stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the billows;

YLT: `And there shall be signs in sun, and moon, and stars, and on the land is distress of nations with perplexity, sea and billow roaring;

Exposition: Luke 21:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:26

Greek

ἀποψυχόντων ἀνθρώπων ἀπὸ φόβου καὶ προσδοκίας τῶν ἐπερχομένων τῇ οἰκουμένῃ, αἱ γὰρ δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν σαλευθήσονται.

apopsychonton anthropon apo phoboy kai prosdokias ton eperchomenon te oikoymene, ai gar dynameis ton oyranon saleythesontai.

KJV: Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

AKJV: Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.

ASV: men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.

YLT: men fainting at heart from fear, and expectation of the things coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.

Exposition: Luke 21:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:27

Greek

καὶ τότε ὄψονται τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐρχόμενον ἐν νεφέλῃ μετὰ δυνάμεως καὶ δόξης πολλῆς.

kai tote opsontai ton yion toy anthropoy erchomenon en nephele meta dynameos kai doxes polles.

KJV: And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

AKJV: And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

ASV: And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

YLT: `And then they shall see the Son of Man, coming in a cloud, with power and much glory;

Exposition: Luke 21:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:28

Greek

ἀρχομένων δὲ τούτων γίνεσθαι ἀνακύψατε καὶ ἐπάρατε τὰς κεφαλὰς ὑμῶν, διότι ἐγγίζει ἡ ἀπολύτρωσις ὑμῶν.

archomenon de toyton ginesthai anakypsate kai eparate tas kephalas ymon, dioti eggizei e apolytrosis ymon.

KJV: And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.

AKJV: And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draws near.

ASV: But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh.

YLT: and these things beginning to happen bend yourselves back, and lift up your heads, because your redemption doth draw nigh.'

Exposition: Luke 21:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:29

Greek

Καὶ εἶπεν παραβολὴν αὐτοῖς· Ἴδετε τὴν συκῆν καὶ πάντα τὰ δένδρα·

Kai eipen parabolen aytois· Idete ten syken kai panta ta dendra·

KJV: And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

AKJV: And he spoke to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;

ASV: And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees:

YLT: And he spake a simile to them: `See the fig-tree, and all the trees,

Exposition: Luke 21:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he spake to them a parable; Behold the fig tree, and all the trees;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:30

Greek

ὅταν προβάλωσιν ἤδη, βλέποντες ἀφʼ ἑαυτῶν γινώσκετε ὅτι ἤδη ἐγγὺς τὸ θέρος ἐστίν·

otan probalosin ede, blepontes aph eayton ginoskete oti ede eggys to theros estin·

KJV: When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

AKJV: When they now shoot forth, you see and know of your own selves that summer is now near at hand.

ASV: when they now shoot forth, ye see it and know of your own selves that the summer is now nigh.

YLT: when they may now cast forth, having seen, of yourselves ye know that now is the summer nigh;

Exposition: Luke 21:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:31

Greek

οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς, ὅταν ἴδητε ταῦτα γινόμενα, γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.

oytos kai ymeis, otan idete tayta ginomena, ginoskete oti eggys estin e basileia toy theoy.

KJV: So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

AKJV: So likewise you, when you see these things come to pass, know you that the kingdom of God is near at hand.

ASV: Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.

YLT: so also ye, when ye may see these things happening, ye know that near is the reign of God;

Exposition: Luke 21:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:32

Greek

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι οὐ μὴ παρέλθῃ ἡ γενεὰ αὕτη ἕως ἂν πάντα γένηται.

amen lego ymin oti oy me parelthe e genea ayte eos an panta genetai.

KJV: Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

AKJV: Truly I say to you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

ASV: Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all things be accomplished.

YLT: verily I say to you--This generation may not pass away till all may have come to pass;

Exposition: Luke 21:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:33

Greek

ὁ οὐρανὸς καὶ ἡ γῆ ⸀παρελεύσονται, οἱ δὲ λόγοι μου οὐ μὴ παρελεύσονται.

o oyranos kai e ge pareleysontai, oi de logoi moy oy me pareleysontai.

KJV: Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

AKJV: Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. ¶

ASV: Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

YLT: the heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words may not pass away.

Exposition: Luke 21:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:34

Greek

Προσέχετε δὲ ἑαυτοῖς μήποτε βαρηθῶσιν ⸂ὑμῶν αἱ καρδίαι⸃ ἐν κραιπάλῃ καὶ μέθῃ καὶ μερίμναις βιωτικαῖς, καὶ ⸂ἐπιστῇ ἐφʼ ὑμᾶς αἰφνίδιος⸃ ἡ ἡμέρα ἐκείνη

Prosechete de eaytois mepote barethosin ymon ai kardiai en kraipale kai methe kai merimnais biotikais, kai episte eph ymas aiphnidios e emera ekeine

KJV: And 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.

AKJV: And 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 on you unawares.

ASV: But take heed to yourselves, lest haply your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day come on you suddenly as a snare:

YLT: `And take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts may be weighed down with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day may come on you,

Exposition: Luke 21:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:35

Greek

ὡς παγίς· ⸂ἐπεισελεύσεται γὰρ⸃ ἐπὶ πάντας τοὺς καθημένους ἐπὶ πρόσωπον πάσης τῆς γῆς.

os pagis· epeiseleysetai gar epi pantas toys kathemenoys epi prosopon pases tes ges.

KJV: For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

AKJV: For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.

ASV: for so shall it come upon all them that dwell on the face of all the earth.

YLT: for as a snare it shall come on all those dwelling on the face of all the land,

Exposition: Luke 21:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:36

Greek

ἀγρυπνεῖτε ⸀δὲ ἐν παντὶ καιρῷ δεόμενοι ἵνα ⸀κατισχύσητε ἐκφυγεῖν ⸀ταῦτα πάντα τὰ μέλλοντα γίνεσθαι, καὶ σταθῆναι ἔμπροσθεν τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου.

agrypneite de en panti kairo deomenoi ina katischysete ekphygein tayta panta ta mellonta ginesthai, kai stathenai emprosthen toy yioy toy anthropoy.

KJV: Watch 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.

AKJV: Watch you therefore, and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

ASV: But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

YLT: watch ye, then, in every season, praying that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.'

Exposition: Luke 21:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Watch 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:37

Greek

Ἦν δὲ τὰς ἡμέρας ⸂ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ διδάσκων⸃, τὰς δὲ νύκτας ἐξερχόμενος ηὐλίζετο εἰς τὸ ὄρος τὸ καλούμενον Ἐλαιῶν·

En de tas emeras en to iero didaskon, tas de nyktas exerchomenos eylizeto eis to oros to kaloymenon Elaion·

KJV: And 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.

AKJV: And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and stayed in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

ASV: And every day he was teaching in the temple; and every night he went out, and lodged in the mount that is called Olivet.

YLT: And he was during the days in the temple teaching, and during the nights, going forth, he was lodging at the mount called of Olives;

Exposition: Luke 21:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 21:38

Greek

καὶ πᾶς ὁ λαὸς ὤρθριζεν πρὸς αὐτὸν ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ ἀκούειν αὐτοῦ.

kai pas o laos orthrizen pros ayton en to iero akoyein aytoy.

KJV: And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

AKJV: And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.

ASV: And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.

YLT: and all the people were coming early unto him in the temple to hear him.

Exposition: Luke 21:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.