Luke 21:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.”
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“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`And when ye may see Jerusalem surrounded by encampments, then know that come nigh did her desolation;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 21:20 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Daniel 9:27And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”
- Matthew 24:15So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ described by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),
- Mark 13:14So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
- Luke 19:43For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side.
- Luke 21:7“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”
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