Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There will be great earthquakes, famines and pestilences in various places, and fearful events and great signs from heaven. New Living Translation There will be great earthquakes, and there will be famines and plagues in many lands, and there will be terrifying things and great miraculous signs from heaven. English Standard Version There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. Berean Standard Bible There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. Berean Literal Bible There will be also great earthquakes and famines and pestilences in various places. There will also be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. King James Bible And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. New King James Version And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. New American Standard Bible and there will be massive earthquakes, and in various places plagues and famines; and there will be terrible sights and great signs from heaven. NASB 1995 and there will be great earthquakes, and in various places plagues and famines; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. NASB 1977 and there will be great earthquakes, and in various places plagues and famines; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. Legacy Standard Bible and there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. Amplified Bible There will be violent earthquakes, and in various places famines and [deadly and devastating] pestilences (plagues, epidemics); and there will be terrible sights and great signs from heaven. Berean Annotated Bible There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. Christian Standard Bible There will be violent earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven. Holman Christian Standard Bible There will be violent earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven. American Standard Version and there shall be great earthquakes, and in divers places famines and pestilences; and there shall be terrors and great signs from heaven. Contemporary English Version There will be great earthquakes, and in many places people will starve to death and suffer terrible diseases. All sorts of frightening things will be seen in the sky. English Revised Version and there shall be great earthquakes, and in divers places famines and pestilences; and there shall be terrors and great signs from heaven. GOD'S WORD® Translation There will be terrible earthquakes, famines, and dreadful diseases in various places. Terrifying sights and miraculous signs will come from the sky. Good News Translation There will be terrible earthquakes, famines, and plagues everywhere; there will be strange and terrifying things coming from the sky. International Standard Version There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places, and there will be fearful events and awful signs from heaven." NET Bible There will be great earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven. New Heart English Bible There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be terrors and great signs from heaven. Webster's Bible Translation And great earthquakes will be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences: and fearful sights, and great signs will there be from heaven. Weymouth New Testament And there will be great earthquakes, and in places famines and pestilence; and there will be terrible sights and wonderful tokens from Heaven. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere will be great earthquakes in various places, famines and pestilences, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. World English Bible There will be great earthquakes, famines, and plagues in various places. There will be terrors and great signs from heaven. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionalso great shakings, and there will be famines and pestilences in every place; also there will be fearful things and great signs from the sky; Berean Literal Bible There will be also great earthquakes and famines and pestilences in various places. There will also be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. Young's Literal Translation great shakings also in every place, and famines, and pestilences, there shall be; fearful things also, and great signs from heaven there shall be; Smith's Literal Translation And great earthquakes in places, and famines, and scourges shall be; and terrific objects and great signs shall be from heaven. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there shall be great earthquakes in divers places, and pestilences, and famines, and terrors from heaven; and there shall be great signs. Catholic Public Domain Version And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and pestilences, and famines, and terrors from heaven; and there will be great signs. New American Bible There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky. New Revised Standard Version there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and plagues; and there will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there will be great earthquakes in different places, and famines and plagues; and there will be alarming sights, and great signs will appear from heaven; and the winters will be severe. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Great earthquakes shall be in various places, and there shall be famines and plagues and panics and terror, and great signs from the sky shall appear and there shall be great storms. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand there shall be great earthquakes in various places, and famines, and pestilences; and there shall be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament and great earthquakes shall be in different places, and famines, and pestilences; and in the heaven shall be frightful appearances, and mighty signs. Mace New Testament great earthquakes, and famines, and pestilences shall happen in divers places: terrible appearances and surprizing prodigies shall be in the heavens. Weymouth New Testament And there will be great earthquakes, and in places famines and pestilence; and there will be terrible sights and wonderful tokens from Heaven. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Witnessing to All Nations10Then He told them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven. 12But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.… Cross References There will be great earthquakes, Matthew 24:7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Revelation 6:12 And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, Revelation 16:18 And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake. famines, Acts 11:28 One of them named Agabus stood up and predicted through the Spirit that a great famine would sweep across the whole world. (This happened under Claudius.) Genesis 41:54 the seven years of famine began, just as Joseph had said. And although there was famine in every country, there was food throughout the land of Egypt. 2 Kings 6:25 So there was a great famine in Samaria. Indeed, they besieged the city so long that a donkey’s head sold for eighty shekels of silver, and a quarter cab of dove’s dung sold for five shekels of silver. and pestilences in various places, Jeremiah 14:12 Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.” 2 Samuel 24:13 So Gad went and said to David, “Do you choose to endure three years of famine in your land, three months of fleeing the pursuit of your enemies, or three days of plague upon your land? Now then, think it over and decide how I should reply to Him who sent me.” 2 Chronicles 7:13 If I close the sky so there is no rain, or if I command the locust to devour the land, or if I send a plague among My people, along with fearful sights Deuteronomy 4:34 Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes? Exodus 19:16-19 On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled. / Then Moses brought the people out of the camp to meet with God, and they stood at the foot of the mountain. / Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. … Daniel 10:7-9 Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. / So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. / I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. and great signs from heaven. Matthew 24:29-30 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.’ / At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Joel 2:30-31 I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. / The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. Acts 2:19-20 I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. / The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord. Mark 13:8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Treasury of Scripture And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. and great signs. Luke 21:25-27 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; … Matthew 24:29,30 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: … Jump to Previous Different Disease Divers Earthquakes Earth-Shocks Events Famines Fearful Food Great Heaven Outbursts Pestilence Pestilences Places Plagues Sights Signs Terrible Terrors Tokens Various Wonderful WondersJump to Next Different Disease Divers Earthquakes Earth-Shocks Events Famines Fearful Food Great Heaven Outbursts Pestilence Pestilences Places Plagues Sights Signs Terrible Terrors Tokens Various Wonderful WondersLuke 21 1. Jesus commends the poor widow.5. He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem; 25. the signs also which shall be before the last day. 34. He exhorts them to be watchful. There will be great earthquakes Earthquakes are often seen in the Bible as manifestations of God's power and judgment. In the Old Testament, earthquakes accompanied significant events, such as the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:18) and the resurrection of Jesus (Matthew 28:2). The mention of "great earthquakes" here suggests a divine intervention or a sign of the end times, aligning with prophetic literature that describes natural upheavals as precursors to the Day of the Lord (Isaiah 29:6, Revelation 6:12). famines and pestilences in various places along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this prophecy, Jesus is addressing His disciples about the signs of the end times. 2. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who seek to understand the signs of the times. 3. Earthquakes, Famines, and Pestilences Natural and societal events that Jesus predicts will occur as signs of the end times. 4. Fearful Sights and Great Signs from Heaven Supernatural phenomena that will accompany the end times, indicating divine intervention and the fulfillment of prophecy. Teaching Points Understanding ProphecyJesus' words in Luke 21:11 remind us of the importance of understanding biblical prophecy. As believers, we should study these signs to be prepared and not be led astray by false teachings. Trust in God's Sovereignty Despite the chaos described, we are called to trust in God's sovereign plan. These events are not random but are part of God's divine timeline leading to the ultimate redemption of His people. Call to Readiness The signs mentioned are a call to spiritual readiness. We should live each day with an eternal perspective, prioritizing our relationship with Christ and sharing the Gospel with urgency. Hope Amidst Fear While the events described can be frightening, believers have hope in Christ. Our focus should be on His promises and the assurance of His return, which brings ultimate peace and restoration. Community Support In times of crisis, the church should be a beacon of hope and support. We are called to care for one another, providing physical and spiritual aid to those affected by these events. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 21:11?2. How can we prepare for "great earthquakes" and "famines" in today's world? 3. What role does faith play during "pestilences" as mentioned in Luke 21:11? 4. How do "fearful sights" relate to end-times prophecies in other Scriptures? 5. How should Christians respond to "great signs from heaven" in Luke 21:11? 6. How can we strengthen our trust in God amidst "terrors" and "signs"? 7. How does Luke 21:11 relate to current global natural disasters and pandemics? 8. What historical evidence supports the events predicted in Luke 21:11? 9. How should Christians interpret the signs mentioned in Luke 21:11 today? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 21? 11. What are the predictions for the biblical end times? 12. What is the Great Tribulation? 13. What does the Bible say about pandemic diseases? 14. In Revelation 8:10–11, what real-world event could explain a star named Wormwood making waters bitter and causing widespread death? What Does Luke 21:11 Mean There will be great earthquakesLuke places seismic upheavals first, underscoring their power to shake human confidence. Scripture presents literal quakes as: • Divine wake-up calls (Exodus 19:18; 1 Kings 19:11-12) • Previews of coming judgment (Revelation 6:12; 16:18) • Signs tied to Christ’s return (Matthew 24:7; Mark 13:8) Just as the earth quaked at Jesus’ death and resurrection (Matthew 27:51; 28:2), future quakes will announce that history is moving toward its God-ordained climax. famines Shortages of food often follow war, drought, or economic collapse, and Scripture treats them as literal judgments designed to turn people back to the Lord (Leviticus 26:18-20; Deuteronomy 28:23-24). New-Testament believers saw a preview when Agabus foretold a famine in Claudius’ reign (Acts 11:28). Revelation pictures end-time scarcity so severe that a day’s wages buy only a loaf of bread (Revelation 6:5-6). pestilences in various places Disease outbreaks—whether plague, virus, or something unforeseen—fit the pattern of divine warnings (Deuteronomy 28:21-22; Ezekiel 14:19). Jesus said they would appear “in various places,” showing no region is immune. Revelation’s pale horse riders usher in death by sword, famine, and “plague” (Revelation 6:8), matching Luke’s order and confirming a literal sequence. fearful sights These are terrifying phenomena that grip hearts with dread: • Supernatural manifestations like those at Sinai (Exodus 19:16) • Angelic appearances that leave observers trembling (Luke 2:9; Acts 12:7) • Sudden events that paralyze society with fear (Isaiah 2:19) God allows such sights to strip away false security and spotlight the need for repentance. great signs from heaven Cosmic disturbances crown the list. Scripture envisions: • Sun and moon darkened (Joel 2:30-31; Matthew 24:29) • Meteor-like showers, blood-red moons, and shifting stars (Revelation 6:13-14) • A spectacular sign heralding the Son of Man (Matthew 24:30) These signs are not mere symbols; they are visible markers that the Creator is stepping back into His creation in judgment and redemption. summary Luke 21:11 stacks a literal progression of end-time warnings—earthquakes, famines, pestilences, fearful sights, and heavenly signs. Each shakes a different foundation: land, food supply, health, emotional stability, and the very skies. Far from random disasters, they are coordinated signals that God’s prophetic timetable is advancing and that the world must turn to Christ before His return. (11) Famines and pestilences.--The mention of the latter is, as far as the best MSS. are concerned, a feature peculiar to St. Luke. Others, however, give the same combination in Matthew 24:7. The Greek nouns are all but identical in sound (limos = famine, and loimos = pestilence), and there is accordingly a kind of rhythmical emphasis of sound which cannot be reproduced in English.Fearful sights.--The Greek word, literally things of terror, is peculiar to St. Luke. He omits here "the beginning of troubles." or "travail-pangs," which we find in St. Matthew and St. Mark. Verse 11. - Great earthquakes. These seem to have been very frequent during the period; we hear of them in Palestine, Italy, Greece, Asia Minor, Crete, Syria. Famines and pestilences. The Jewish and pagan historians of this time - Josephus, Suetonius, Taecitus, and others - enumerate several memorable instances of these scourges in this eventful time. Fearful sights and great signs. Among the former may be especially enumerated the foul and terrible scenes connected with the proceedings of the Zealots (see Josephus,, Bell. Jud.,' 4:03. § 7; v. 6. § 1, etc.). Among the great signs "would be the rumor of monstrous births; the cry, 'Woe! woe!' for seven and a half years of the peasant Jesus, son of Hanan; the voice and sound of departing guardian-angels; and the sudden opening of the vast brazen temple gate which required twenty men to move it" (Farrar).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek There will beἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. great μεγάλοι (megaloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. earthquakes, σεισμοί (seismoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4578: A shaking (as an earthquake); a storm. From seio; a commotion, i.e. a gale, an earthquake. famines, λιμοὶ (limoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3042: A famine, hunger. Probably from leipo; a scarcity of food. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. pestilences λοιμοὶ (loimoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3061: (a) a pestilence, (b) a pestilent fellow. Of uncertain affinity; a plague. in various κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). places, τόπους (topous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. along with τε (te) Conjunction Strong's 5037: And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. fearful sights φόβητρά (phobētra) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 5400: Neuter of a derivative of phobeo; a frightening thing, i.e. Terrific portent. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. great μεγάλα (megala) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. signs σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. heaven. οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. 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