Luke 13:26
New International Version
“Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’

New Living Translation
Then you will say, ‘But we ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’

English Standard Version
Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’

Berean Standard Bible
Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’

Berean Literal Bible
Then will you begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.'

King James Bible
Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

New King James Version
then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.’

New American Standard Bible
Then you will begin saying, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets!’

NASB 1995
“Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’

NASB 1977
“Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’;

Legacy Standard Bible
Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets.’

Amplified Bible
Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets’;

Christian Standard Bible
Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank in Your presence, and You taught in our streets!’

American Standard Version
then shall ye begin to say, We did eat and drink in thy presence, and thou didst teach in our streets;

Contemporary English Version
Then you will start saying, "We dined with you, and you taught in our streets."

English Revised Version
then shall ye begin to say, We did eat and drink in thy presence, and thou didst teach in our streets;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.'

Good News Translation
Then you will answer, 'We ate and drank with you; you taught in our town!'

International Standard Version
Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.'

Majority Standard Bible
Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’

NET Bible
Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.'

New Heart English Bible
Then you will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.'

Webster's Bible Translation
Then ye will begin to say, We have eaten and drank in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

Weymouth New Testament
"Then you will plead, "'We have eaten and drunk in your company and you have taught in our streets.'

World English Bible
Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
then you may begin to say, We ate before You, and drank, and You taught in our broad places;

Berean Literal Bible
Then will you begin to say, 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.'

Young's Literal Translation
then ye may begin to say, We did eat before thee, and did drink, and in our broad places thou didst teach;

Smith's Literal Translation
Then will ye begin to say, We ate and drank before thee, and thou didst teach in our streets.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then you shall begin to say: We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’

New American Bible
And you will say, ‘We ate and drank in your company and you taught in our streets.’

New Revised Standard Version
Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And you will begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in your presence, and you taught in our streets.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And you shall begin to say, 'We ate and we drank before you and you taught in our streets.' “
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
then, you will begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

Godbey New Testament
Then you will begin to say, We ate and drank in thy presence, and thou didst preach in our streets.

Haweis New Testament
then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

Mace New Testament
then you will say, we have eat, and drank with you, and you have taught in our streets.

Weymouth New Testament
"Then you will plead, "'We have eaten and drunk in your company and you have taught in our streets.'

Worrell New Testament
then ye will begin to say, 'We ate and drank in Thy presence, and Thou didst teach in our streets.'

Worsley New Testament
then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drank in thy presence,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Narrow Door
25After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’ 26Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’…

Cross References
Matthew 7:22-23
Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’

Matthew 25:11-12
Later the other virgins arrived and said, ‘Lord, lord, open the door for us!’ / But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I do not know you.’

Matthew 7:21
Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Matthew 25:41-46
Then He will say to those on His left, ‘Depart from Me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. / For I was hungry and you gave Me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me nothing to drink, / I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, I was naked and you did not clothe Me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after Me.’ ...

Matthew 8:11-12
I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. / But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Matthew 22:11-14
But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. / Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ ...

Matthew 13:41-42
The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 13:47-50
Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was cast into the sea and caught all kinds of fish. / When it was full, the men pulled it ashore. Then they sat down and sorted the good fish into containers, but threw the bad away. / So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous ...

John 6:26-27
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. / Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

John 8:34-36
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. / A slave does not remain in the house forever, but a son remains forever. / So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

John 10:14
I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me,

John 10:27-28
My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand.

Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

Romans 9:6-8
It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. / Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

1 Corinthians 8:3
But the one who loves God is known by God.


Treasury of Scripture

Then shall you begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in your presence, and you have taught in our streets.

We.

Isaiah 58:2
Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.

2 Timothy 3:5
Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

Titus 1:16
They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Jump to Previous
Ate Begin Broad Company Drank Drink Drunk Eat Eaten Food Places Plead Presence Streets Taught Teach
Jump to Next
Ate Begin Broad Company Drank Drink Drunk Eat Eaten Food Places Plead Presence Streets Taught Teach
Luke 13
1. Jesus preaches repentance upon the punishment of the Galilaeans and others.
6. The fruitless fig tree may not stand.
10. He heals the crooked woman;
18. shows the powerful working of the word, by the parable of the grain of mustard seed,
20. and of leaven;
22. exhorts to enter in at the strait gate;
31. and reproves Herod and Jerusalem.














Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.'
Then you will say
This phrase introduces a future dialogue, indicating a moment of realization or confrontation. The Greek word for "say" here is "ἐρεῖτε" (ereite), which is a future tense verb, suggesting a prophetic or inevitable declaration. In the context of Luke 13, Jesus is addressing the people about the urgency of repentance and the coming judgment. This phrase sets the stage for a response that is both defensive and regretful, highlighting the human tendency to rely on past associations rather than genuine faith and obedience.

We ate and drank with you
The act of eating and drinking together in ancient Jewish culture was a sign of fellowship and acceptance. The Greek words "ἐφάγομεν" (ephagomen) and "ἔπιομεν" (epiomen) denote past actions, emphasizing familiarity and shared experiences. This claim reflects a superficial relationship with Jesus, where physical proximity and social interaction are mistaken for spiritual intimacy. Historically, sharing meals was a significant part of Jesus' ministry, symbolizing the breaking of social barriers and the offer of the Kingdom to all. However, this phrase reveals a misunderstanding of what it means to truly know Christ, as mere physical presence does not equate to spiritual acceptance.

and you taught in our streets
Teaching in the streets signifies public ministry and accessibility. The Greek word "ἐδίδαξας" (edidaxas) is used here, indicating the authoritative instruction that Jesus provided. Streets, or "πλατείαις" (plateiais), were common places for public discourse and gatherings in ancient times, serving as venues for rabbis and philosophers to engage with the populace. This phrase underscores the widespread availability of Jesus' teachings and the opportunity for all to hear His message. However, it also highlights the tragedy of missed opportunities, as hearing the teachings without internalizing them leads to a superficial acknowledgment rather than transformative faith.

(26) We have eaten and drunk . . .--Better, we ate and drank . . ., and Thou didst teach. The words differ slightly from those in Matthew 7:22, which put higher claims into the mouths of the speakers, "Did we not prophecy in Thy name . . .?" They are, i.e., the representatives of those who hold office in the Church of God, yet have not truly submitted themselves to the guidance of the Divine Teacher. Here the words clearly point to actual companionship, to the hopes that men were building on the fact that they had once sat at meat, in the house of Publican or Pharisee, with the Prophet whom they acknowledged as the Christ. In its wider application it, of course, includes all who in any sense eat and drink with Him now in visible fellowship with His Church, and who rest their hopes of eternal life on that outward communion.

Verses 26, 27. - Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. A very stern declaration on the part of Jesus that in the day of judgment no special favour would be granted to the souls of the chosen people. It was part of the reply to the question respecting the "fewness of the saved." The inquirer wished to know the opinion of the great Teacher on the exclusive right of Israel to salvation in the world to come, and this statement, describing salvation as something independent of all questions as to race, was the Master's reply.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Τότε (Tote)
Adverb
Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.

you will
ἄρξεσθε (arxesthe)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.

say,
λέγειν (legein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

‘We ate
Ἐφάγομεν (Ephagomen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 5315: A primary verb; to eat.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

drank
ἐπίομεν (epiomen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 4095: To drink, imbibe. A prolonged form of pio, which poo occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe.

with you,
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

you taught
ἐδίδαξας (edidaxas)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1321: To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

streets.’
πλατείαις (plateiais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4113: A street, public square, broad way. Feminine of platus; a wide 'plat' or 'place', i.e. Open square.


Links
Luke 13:26 NIV
Luke 13:26 NLT
Luke 13:26 ESV
Luke 13:26 NASB
Luke 13:26 KJV

Luke 13:26 BibleApps.com
Luke 13:26 Biblia Paralela
Luke 13:26 Chinese Bible
Luke 13:26 French Bible
Luke 13:26 Catholic Bible

NT Gospels: Luke 13:26 Then you will begin to say 'We (Luke Lu Lk)
Luke 13:25
Top of Page
Top of Page