Luke 21:36
What does Luke 21:36 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 21:36 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 21:36 means
Jesus concludes with a powerful call to continuous "watch ye at every season, making supplication." This command emphasizes persistent spiritual alertness and consistent prayer as the means by which believers can be found worthy to "escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man." This underscores that active faith, characterized by vigilance and prayer, is essential for navigating the end times and being prepared to meet Christ at His return.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Watch 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But keep watch at all times with prayer, that you may be strong enough to come through all these things and take your place before the Son of man.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862watch 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.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Watch ye, therefore, praying at all times, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are to come and to stand before the Son of man.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Watch therefore, praying at every season, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things which are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Context
This verse serves as the culmination of Jesus' entire discourse on the end times, offering a final, urgent call to action. It follows the universal warning in verse 35, providing the practical solution for overcoming the dangers. This exhortation summarizes the necessary spiritual posture for believers, preparing them not only for the events but also for their ultimate encounter with the Son of Man. The concluding verses 37-38 then provide a brief summation of Jesus' daily activities during this final week.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17
pray without ceasing;
- 1 John 2:28
And now, my little children, abide in him; that, if he shall be manifested, we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
- Malachi 3:2
But who can abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap:
- 2 Timothy 4:5
But be thou sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfil thy ministry.
- Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
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