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Luke 21:28

What does Luke 21:28 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 21:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 21:28 means

Jesus encourages His disciples, "But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, and lift up your heads; because your redemption draweth nigh." This instruction offers hope and assurance amidst the terrifying signs. For those who believe in Him, these unsettling events are not a cause for despair but a signal of their impending deliverance and ultimate salvation. This redeclares that the escalating chaos is a precursor to His glorious return and the full establishment of His kingdom, offering a blessed hope.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But when these things come about, let your heads be lifted up, because your salvation is near.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But when these things begin to come to pass, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is at hand.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But when these things begin to come to pass, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws nigh.

Context

This verse offers a crucial message of hope and encouragement, specifically for believers, immediately following the majestic prophecy of Christ's return in verse 27. It provides the faithful with a distinct perspective on the escalating end-time events, contrasting human fear with divine assurance. This exhortation to look up and anticipate redemption then leads into a parable in verses 29-31, which further illustrates the certainty of these prophesied events.

v.27And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

v.28This passage

v.29And he spake to them a parable: Behold the fig tree, and all the trees:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 4:30

    And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom ye were sealed unto the day of redemption.

  • Psalms 98:5

    Sing praises unto Jehovah with the harp; With the harp and the voice of melody.

  • Isaiah 25:8

    He hath swallowed up death for ever; and the Lord Jehovah will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the reproach of his people will he take away from off all the earth: for Jehovah hath spoken it.

  • Isaiah 60:1

    Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee.

  • Ephesians 1:14

    which is an earnest of our inheritance, unto the redemption of God’s own possession, unto the praise of his glory.

  • Isaiah 12:1

    And in that day thou shalt say, I will give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah; for though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away and thou comfortest me.

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