Luke 21:31

31 "So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that ¹the kingdom of God is near.

Luke 21:31 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:31

So likewise when ye see these things come to pass
The signs before mentioned, in ( Luke 21:8-11 Luke 21:20 Luke 21:25 Luke 21:26 ) . Know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand:
a more visible and glorious display of the kingdom of the Messiah, in the destruction of his enemies, the Jews; see ( Mark 9:1 ) .

Luke 21:31 In-Context

29 Then He told them a parable: "Behold the fig tree and all the trees;

30 as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near.

31 "So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near.

32 "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place.

33 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 3:2

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "know"