Luke 21:26

26 People will be so afraid they will faint, wondering what is happening to the world, because the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Luke 21:26 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:26

Men's hearts failing them for fear
Of what these signs in the heaven, earth, and sea portend:

and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth;
on the land of Judea:

for the powers of heaven shall be shaken;
(See Gill on Matthew 24:29).

Luke 21:26 In-Context

24 They will be killed by the sword and taken as prisoners to all nations. Jerusalem will be crushed by non-Jewish people until their time is over.

25 "There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars. On earth, nations will be afraid and confused because of the roar and fury of the sea.

26 People will be so afraid they will faint, wondering what is happening to the world, because the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

27 Then people will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

28 When these things begin to happen, look up and hold your heads high, because the time when God will free you is near!"