Translations
Modern
On that day, let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve his possessions. Likewise, let no one in the field return for anything he has left behind.
Traditional
In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back.
Literal
In that day, the one who will be on the housetop, and his goods in the house, let him not come down to take them away; and likewise the one in the field, let him not return to the things behind.
Latin
In illa hora, qui fuerit in tecto, et vasa ejus in domo, ne descendat tollere illa: et qui in agro, similiter non redeat retro.
Original
Greek
English
On that day, let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve his possessions. Likewise, let no one in the field return for anything he has left behind.
Notes
This is the first of two teachings in the Gospel of Luke about the coming of the kingdom of God and the return of the Son of Man (a title Jesus uses for himself). The second teaching appears later in chapter 21.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of
Topics
Jerusalem: Destruction of, Foretold by Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning his Kingdom Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Teaches the Pharisees Concerning the Coming of his Kingdom (In Peraea) Lot's Wife