Luke 21:26

The Return of the Son of Man · Luke 21:25–28
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Translations

Modern
Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Traditional
Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Literal
…men fainting from fear and expectation of the things coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
Latin
…arescentibus hominibus præ timore, et exspectatione, quæ supervenient universo orbi: nam virtutes cælorum movebuntur:

Interlinear

Greek
English
Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Notes

When Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, his disciples asked when it would happen and what signs would accompany it (21:6,7). Jesus responded by describing the events surrounding the destruction of the temple and the return of the Son of Man (21:8–36). This sermon is known as the Olivet Discourse because the Mount of Olives was where Jesus taught (see Matthew 24:3; Mark 13:3).

Theme notes and profiles

The Day Is Coming

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:26–31 Mark 13:24–27

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Earth Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Tribulation

Topics

Earth: Destruction of End of the World In the Last Days Jesus, the Christ: Foretells the Destruction of the Temple, and of Jerusalem (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Signs The Last Days Times and Seasons Unholy Fear is Described as a Fear of Judgments War: Evils of Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning