Luke 21:35

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

For so it will come on all those who are living on the face of all the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For as a snare shall it come upon all that sit upon the face of the whole earth.

Free Bible Version

For this day will come upon everyone who lives on the face of the earth.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.

Translation for Translators

You need to know that my return will surprise everyone all over the earth.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For it will come upon everyone living on the face of the whole earth.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Context

Be Watchful for the Day

³⁴But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.³⁵For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.³⁶So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Summary

Luke 21:35 warns believers to be vigilant and prepared for the unexpected return of Jesus Christ, which will come upon the world like a trap. This verse underscores the importance of staying spiritually alert and not being caught off guard by the events leading up to the end times. It serves as a reminder to remain steadfast in faith and prayer, trusting in the sovereignty of God amidst the uncertainties of the future. By being watchful and prayerful, believers can find strength and hope in the promise of Christ's ultimate victory and return.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

The face of the whole earth - Or, of this whole land. The land of Judea, on which these heavy judgments were to fall. See Luk 21:25; see also Luk 2:1.

Luke 21:35

Be Watchful for the Day

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Berean Standard Bible

For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

For so it will come on all those who are living on the face of all the earth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

For as a snare shall it come upon all that sit upon the face of the whole earth.

Free Bible Version

For this day will come upon everyone who lives on the face of the earth.

Geneva Bible 1599

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

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.

Translation for Translators

You need to know that my return will surprise everyone all over the earth.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For it will come upon everyone living on the face of the whole earth.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

For it will come like a snare on all those who dwell on the surface of all the earth.

Young's Literal Translation

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