Luke 17:30
New International Version
“It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

New Living Translation
Yes, it will be ‘business as usual’ right up to the day when the Son of Man is revealed.

English Standard Version
so will it be on the day when the Son of Man is revealed.

Berean Standard Bible
It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

Berean Literal Bible
According to the same things it will be in that day the Son of Man is revealed.

King James Bible
Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

New King James Version
Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed.

New American Standard Bible
It will be just the same on the day that the Son of Man is revealed.

NASB 1995
“It will be just the same on the day that the Son of Man is revealed.

NASB 1977
“It will be just the same on the day that the Son of Man is revealed.

Legacy Standard Bible
It will be just the same on the day that the Son of Man is revealed.

Amplified Bible
It will be just the same on the day that the Son of Man is revealed.

Berean Annotated Bible
It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

Christian Standard Bible
It will be like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
It will be like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

American Standard Version
after the same manner shall it be in the day that the Son of man is revealed.

Contemporary English Version
The same will happen on the day when the Son of Man appears.

English Revised Version
after the same manner shall it be in the day that the Son of man is revealed.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The day when the Son of Man is revealed will be like that.

Good News Translation
That is how it will be on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

International Standard Version
The day when the Son of Man is revealed will be like that.

NET Bible
It will be the same on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

New Heart English Bible
It will be the same way in the day that the Son of Man is revealed.

Webster's Bible Translation
Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

Weymouth New Testament
Exactly so will it be on the day that the veil is lifted from the Son of Man.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

World English Bible
It will be the same way in the day that the Son of Man is revealed.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
According to these things it will be, in the day the Son of Man is revealed;

Berean Literal Bible
According to the same things it will be in that day the Son of Man is revealed.

Young's Literal Translation
'According to these things it shall be, in the day the Son of Man is revealed;

Smith's Literal Translation
According to these shall be the day in which the Son of man is revealed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man shall be revealed.

Catholic Public Domain Version
According to these things, so shall it be in the day when the Son of man will be revealed.

New American Bible
So it will be on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

New Revised Standard Version
—it will be like that on the day that the Son of Man is revealed.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Such will it be in the day when the Son of man appears.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Thus shall it be in the day when The Son of Man is revealed.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Even thus shall it be in the day in which the Son of man is revealed.

Godbey New Testament
According to these things it will be in the day the Son of man is revealed.

Haweis New Testament
Just so will it be in the day when the Son of man shall be revealed.

Mace New Testament
even thus shall it be in the day when the son of man shall appear.

Weymouth New Testament
Exactly so will it be on the day that the veil is lifted from the Son of Man.

Worrell New Testament
after the same manner shall it be in the day the Son of Man is revealed.

Worsley New Testament
Thus shall it be in the day that the Son of man is revealed.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Coming of the Kingdom
29But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. 30It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed. 31On 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.…

Cross References
It will be just like that

Matthew 24:37-39
As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man. / For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark. / And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.

2 Peter 2:5-9
if He did not spare the ancient world when He brought the flood on its ungodly people, but preserved Noah, a preacher of righteousness, among the eight; / if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly; / and if He rescued Lot, a righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless …

Genesis 19:24-25
Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. / Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground.
on the day

1 Thessalonians 5:2-3
For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

2 Peter 3:10
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.

Matthew 24:42-44
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. / But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.
the Son of Man

Daniel 7:13-14
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Matthew 26:64
“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

Mark 13:26
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
is revealed.

2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, …

1 Corinthians 1:7-8
Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. / He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:13
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 24:27-30
For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. / Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. / Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ …

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.

Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.


Treasury of Scripture

Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

Luke 17:24
For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.

Luke 21:22,27,34-36
For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled…

Matthew 24:3,27-31
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? …

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Luke 17
1. Jesus teaches to avoid occasions of offense;
3. and to forgive one another.
5. The power of faith.
6. How we are bound to God.
11. Jesus heals ten lepers.
22. Of the kingdom of God, and the coming of the Son of Man.












It will be just like that
This phrase refers to the preceding verses where Jesus describes the days of Noah and Lot, emphasizing sudden judgment and the unpreparedness of people. The comparison highlights the unexpected nature of divine intervention. In both historical events, people were living their daily lives, unaware of the impending judgment. This serves as a warning to remain vigilant and prepared for the return of Christ.

on the day
The "day" signifies a specific time of divine action, often associated with judgment or deliverance. In biblical prophecy, "the day of the Lord" is a recurring theme, indicating a time when God will decisively intervene in human history. This concept is found throughout the Old Testament, such as in Joel 2:31 and Zephaniah 1:14-18, and is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in eschatological contexts.

the Son of Man
This title, used frequently by Jesus, emphasizes both His humanity and His divine authority. It is rooted in Daniel 7:13-14, where the "Son of Man" is given dominion and glory by the Ancient of Days. In the Gospels, it underscores Jesus' role as the Messiah and His authority to execute judgment. The title also reflects His identification with humanity, as seen in His earthly ministry and sacrificial death.

is revealed
The revelation of the Son of Man refers to the second coming of Christ, when He will be fully disclosed in glory and power. This event is anticipated throughout the New Testament, as in Matthew 24:30 and Revelation 1:7, where every eye will see Him. The term "revealed" suggests an unveiling or disclosure, indicating that what is currently hidden will be made manifest. This revelation will bring about the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan and the final establishment of His kingdom.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ (Son of Man)
The central figure in this passage, referring to Himself as the "Son of Man," a title that emphasizes His role as the Messiah and His humanity.

2. The Day of Revelation
This refers to the future event when Jesus will be revealed in His glory, often associated with the Second Coming.

3. Noah and Lot
While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Luke 17 includes references to the days of Noah and Lot, illustrating the suddenness and unexpected nature of the Son of Man's revelation.

4. The Disciples
The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, who are being instructed about the nature of His return.

5. The Kingdom of God
The broader theme of Jesus' teachings in this chapter, focusing on the coming of God's kingdom in fullness.
Teaching Points
The Certainty of Christ's Return
Jesus assures us of His return, and believers should live with the expectation and hope of this event.

The Suddenness of the Event
Just as in the days of Noah and Lot, the revelation of the Son of Man will be sudden and unexpected. Believers must remain vigilant and prepared.

Living in Readiness
Our daily lives should reflect the anticipation of Christ's return, influencing our decisions, priorities, and relationships.

The Importance of Faithfulness
In light of the coming revelation, believers are called to be faithful stewards of the gospel and their God-given responsibilities.

The Call to Discernment
Understanding the signs of the times and discerning the truth amidst deception is crucial for believers as they await Christ's return.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Luke 17:30?

2. How does Luke 17:30 emphasize the suddenness of the Son of Man's return?

3. What actions should believers take to prepare for the day of the Lord?

4. How does Luke 17:30 connect with Matthew 24:27 about Christ's return?

5. In what ways can we live expectantly for Christ's return as described here?

6. How does understanding Luke 17:30 impact our daily walk with Christ?

7. What does Luke 17:30 mean by "the day the Son of Man is revealed"?

8. How does Luke 17:30 relate to the concept of the Second Coming of Christ?

9. What historical context is important for understanding Luke 17:30?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 17?

11. John 14:9 - How can Jesus say 'whoever has seen me has seen the Father' and still be separate from God, especially given other Scriptures that distinguish the Father from the Son?

12. In Mark 4:21-22, if Jesus teaches everything will be brought to light, why does He later tell the disciples to keep certain things secret?

13. How can we reconcile Jesus's prophecy in Matthew 16:28 that some disciples would not die before seeing the Son of Man coming with the fact that they all eventually died?

14. Why did Jesus instruct the disciples to keep the vision secret until after his resurrection if it confirmed his divine identity?
What Does Luke 17:30 Mean
It will be

• Jesus speaks with absolute certainty: “It will be…” There is no question about the event He describes (Isaiah 46:10; Matthew 24:35).

• God’s prophetic word has never failed—just as the flood came in Noah’s day and fire rained in Lot’s day (Luke 17:26-29), this future disclosure of Christ is guaranteed.


just like that

• “Just like that” points back to the sudden judgment and deliverance seen in Noah and Lot’s generations (Genesis 7:11-12, 23; Genesis 19:24-25).

• The comparison stresses:

– Unexpected timing (1 Thessalonians 5:2 “the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night”).

– Normal daily life continuing until the very moment (Matthew 24:37-39).

– Swift, decisive intervention by God (2 Peter 2:5-9).


on the day

• Scripture often speaks of a definitive “day” when God acts in climactic judgment and salvation (Joel 2:31; Zephaniah 1:14-15).

• For believers, this “day” brings hope and vindication (2 Timothy 4:8), while for the unprepared it brings irreversible consequence (2 Thessalonians 1:7-9).

• The singular “day” underscores both urgency and finality—there will be no extended warning period once it begins (Hebrews 9:27-28).


the Son of Man

• Jesus’ favorite self-title ties Him to Daniel 7:13-14 where the Son of Man receives everlasting dominion.

• As true God and perfect man, He alone can judge righteously (John 5:26-27).

• His authority to execute this end-time event is complete and universal (Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 19:11-16).


is revealed

• “Revealed” speaks of unveiling what has been present yet unseen (Romans 8:18-19).

• At His first coming, Christ was veiled in humility; at this unveiling He appears in power and glory (Titus 2:13).

• Every eye will witness Him (Revelation 1:7), separating the faithful from the faithless in an instant (Matthew 25:31-32).


summary

Jesus assures His disciples that a single, decisive day is coming when He—the Son of Man—will break through human history in visible glory. Just as Noah and Lot experienced sudden, world-changing moments, humanity will face an unexpected, irreversible revelation of Christ. For those who trust Him, that day means deliverance and reward; for those who ignore Him, it means judgment. His words call us to live watchfully, confident that God’s promises never fail.

Verse 30. - Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed. "Is revealed," that is to say, he has been present all along, through those long ages of waiting; only an impenetrable veil has hid him from mortal eyes. In that day will the veil be lifted, "and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced" (Zechariah 12:10).

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Greek
It will be
ἔσται (estai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

just like that
Κατὰ (Kata)
Preposition
Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

on the
(hē)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

day
ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Son
Υἱὸς (Huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of Man
ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

is revealed.
ἀποκαλύπτεται (apokalyptetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 601: To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose.


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