Luke 21:7

Verse

“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

American Standard Version (1901)

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?

Bible in Basic English

And they said to him, Master, when will these things be? and what sign will there be when these events are to take place?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they asked him, saying: Master, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when they shall begin to come to pass?

Free Bible Version

“Teacher, when will this happen?” they asked him. “What will be the sign that these things are about to happen?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what signe shall there be when these things shall come to passe?

King James (Authorized) Version

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?

One Unity Resource Bible

They asked him, “Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?”

Translation for Translators

Later his disciples asked him, “Teacher, when will that happen? What will happen to the temple to indicate that the things you(sg) just told us are about to happen?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So they asked him, saying, “Teacher, when will these things happen? What will be the sign when these things are about to happen?”

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

They asked him, “Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?”

Young's Literal Translation

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?'

Context

Temple Destruction and Other Signs

⁶“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”⁷“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

Summary

In this verse, Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, prompting His disciples to inquire about the signs of the end times. This conversation sets the stage for Jesus' detailed prophecy about the future, including the signs that will precede His second coming. It serves as a reminder for believers to be watchful, discerning the signs of the times and remaining steadfast in faith amidst tribulations. The dialogue in this passage underscores the importance of being spiritually prepared and trusting in God's sovereignty, even in the midst of uncertainty and upheaval.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they asked him,.... That is, his disciples, when they were come to the Mount of Olives, and as he sat upon that, Mat 24:3 saying, master, but when shall these things be? when the temple shall be destroyed; and one stone shall not be left upon another; and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? which shows that this refers to the destruction of the temple, and so the signs following; See Gill on Mat 24:3.

Luke 21:7

Temple Destruction and Other Signs

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Berean Standard Bible

“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

American Standard Version (1901)

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?

Bible in Basic English

And they said to him, Master, when will these things be? and what sign will there be when these events are to take place?

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they asked him, saying: Master, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when they shall begin to come to pass?

Free Bible Version

“Teacher, when will this happen?” they asked him. “What will be the sign that these things are about to happen?”

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what signe shall there be when these things shall come to passe?

King James (Authorized) Version

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?

One Unity Resource Bible

They asked him, “Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?”

Translation for Translators

Later his disciples asked him, “Teacher, when will that happen? What will happen to the temple to indicate that the things you(sg) just told us are about to happen?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So they asked him, saying, “Teacher, when will these things happen? What will be the sign when these things are about to happen?”

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

They asked him, “Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?”

Young's Literal Translation

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?'