Luke 21:7
New International Version
“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

New Living Translation
“Teacher,” they asked, “when will all this happen? What sign will show us that these things are about to take place?”

English Standard Version
And they asked him, “Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?”

Berean Standard Bible
“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

Berean Literal Bible
And they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?"

King James Bible
And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

New King James Version
So they asked Him, saying, “Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?”

New American Standard Bible
They asked Him questions, saying, “Teacher, when therefore will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?”

NASB 1995
They questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, when therefore will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?”

NASB 1977
And they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, when therefore will these things be? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?”

Legacy Standard Bible
So they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, when therefore will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?”

Amplified Bible
They asked Him, “Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to happen?”

Christian Standard Bible
“Teacher,” they asked him, “so when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Teacher,” they asked Him, “so when will these things be? And what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?”

American Standard Version
And they asked him, saying, Teacher, when therefore shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when these things are about to come to pass?

Contemporary English Version
Some people asked, "Teacher, when will all this happen? How can we know when these things are about to take place?"

English Revised Version
And they asked him, saying, Master, when therefore shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when these things are about to come to pass?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The disciples asked him, "Teacher, when will this happen? What will be the sign when all this will occur?"

Good News Translation
"Teacher," they asked, "when will this be? And what will happen in order to show that the time has come for it to take place?"

International Standard Version
Then they asked him, "Teacher, when will these things take place, and what will be the sign that these things are about to take place?"

Majority Standard Bible
“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

NET Bible
So they asked him, "Teacher, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that these things are about to take place?"

New Heart English Bible
They asked him, "Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And they asked him, saying, Master, but when will these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

Weymouth New Testament
"Rabbi, when will this be?" they asked Him, "and what will be the token given when these things are about to take place?"

World English Bible
They asked him, “Teacher, so when will these things be? What is the sign that these things are about to happen?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, when, then, will these things be? And what [is] the sign when these things may be about to happen?”

Berean Literal Bible
And they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when these things are about to take place?"

Young's Literal Translation
And they questioned him, saying, 'Teacher, when, then, shall these things be? and what is the sign when these things may be about to happen?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they asked him, saying, Teacher, when therefore shall these be and what the sign when these should be about to be.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they asked him, saying: Master, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when they shall begin to come to pass?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then they questioned him, saying: “Teacher, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when these things will happen?”

New American Bible
Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?”

New Revised Standard Version
They asked him, “Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign that this is about to take place?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they asked him, saying, Teacher, when will these things happen? and what is the sign when these things are about to happen?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they were asking him and they were saying, “Teacher, when will these things occur, and what is the sign that these things are close to occurring?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they asked him, saying: Teacher, when shall these things be? And what shall be the sign when these things come to pass?

Godbey New Testament
And they asked Him, saying, Teacher, when then shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when these things may be about to come to pass?

Haweis New Testament
And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what is the sign, when these things are ready to come to pass?

Mace New Testament
thereupon they said to him, master, when shall this happen? and by what sign shall we know that the event is coming?

Weymouth New Testament
"Rabbi, when will this be?" they asked Him, "and what will be the token given when these things are about to take place?"

Worrell New Testament
And they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, when, therefore, will these things be, and what is the sign, when all these things are about to come to pass?"

Worsley New Testament
And they asked Him, saying, Master, when shall these things be? And what will be the sign when these things shall come to pass?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Temple Destruction Foretold
6“As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” 7“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” 8Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.…

Cross References
Matthew 24:3
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”

Mark 13:4
“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”

Daniel 12:6-7
One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?” / And the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, raised his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by Him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, and times, and half a time. When the power of the holy people has finally been shattered, all these things will be completed.”

Zechariah 14:2-4
For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. / Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. / On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half the mountain moving to the north and half to the south.

Revelation 6:12-17
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, / and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like unripe figs dropping from a tree shaken by a great wind. / The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. ...

1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / 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 Thessalonians 2:1-4
Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers, / not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come. / Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. ...

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.

Isaiah 13:9-10
Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. / For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.

Ezekiel 38:16-23
You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. / This is what the Lord GOD says: Are you the one of whom I have spoken in former days through My servants, the prophets of Israel, who in those times prophesied for years that I would bring you against them? / Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. ...

Jeremiah 30:7
How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.

Amos 5:18-20
Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light. / It will be like a man who flees from a lion, only to encounter a bear, or who enters his house and rests his hand against the wall, only to be bitten by a snake. / Will not the Day of the LORD be darkness and not light, even gloom with no brightness in it?

Micah 4:1-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war.

Revelation 1:1
This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,

Acts 1:6-7
So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” / Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.


Treasury of Scripture

And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?

when.

Luke 21:32
Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

Daniel 12:6,8
And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? …

Matthew 24:3
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?

what.

Luke 21:20,21,27,28
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh…

Matthew 24:15,16
When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) …

Mark 13:14
But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:

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Luke 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.














Teacher
The term "Teacher" is translated from the Greek word "Didaskalos," which signifies a respected instructor or master. In the context of the Gospels, it reflects the disciples' recognition of Jesus' authority and wisdom. This title underscores the role of Jesus as the ultimate source of divine truth and guidance, emphasizing His position as the one who imparts spiritual knowledge and understanding to His followers.

they asked
The phrase "they asked" indicates the disciples' active engagement and curiosity about the future events Jesus had been discussing. This reflects a common human desire to understand and prepare for what is to come. The disciples' inquiry shows their trust in Jesus to provide insight into God's plan, highlighting the importance of seeking divine wisdom in times of uncertainty.

when will these things happen?
This question reveals the disciples' concern about the timing of the prophesied events. The Greek word for "when" is "pote," which indicates a specific interest in the chronological aspect of future occurrences. This reflects a natural human inclination to seek certainty and control over the future, yet it also points to the need for faith and trust in God's perfect timing.

And what will be the sign
The word "sign" comes from the Greek "semeion," which refers to an indication or a miraculous event that points to a deeper reality. In biblical context, signs often serve as confirmations of God's intervention and promises. The disciples' request for a sign demonstrates their desire for assurance and clarity regarding the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecies, reminding believers of the importance of discerning God's signs in the world.

that they are about to take place?
This phrase reflects the disciples' anticipation and urgency in understanding the proximity of the foretold events. The Greek word "mello," translated as "about to," conveys a sense of imminence and expectation. This highlights the tension between the present and the future, encouraging believers to live with a sense of readiness and vigilance, always prepared for the unfolding of God's plan.

(7-19) Master, but when shall these things be?--See Notes on Matthew 24:3-14; Mark 13:3-13. St. Luke omits the Mount of Olives as being the scene of the question and the prophecy, and the names of the questioners, the latter being given by St. Mark only. The variations in the report throughout imply an independent source--probably oral--of information, as distinct from transcription either from one of the Gospels or from a document common to both of them. On the whole, he agrees much more with St. Mark than St. Matthew.

Verse 7. - And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? St. Mark (Mark 13:3) tells us that these questioners were Peter and James, John and Andrew. They said to their Master, "When shall these things be, and what sign shall precede them?" They asked their question with mingled feelings of awe and gladness: of awe, for the ruin of their loved temple, and all that would probably accompany the catastrophe, was a dread thought; of gladness, for they associated the fall of city and temple with the manifestation of their Lord in glory. In this glory they would assuredly share. But they wished to know more respecting the times and seasons of the dread event. Of late the disciples had begun dimly to see that no Messianic restoration such as they had been taught to expect was contemplated by their Master. They were recasting their hopes, and this solemn prediction they read in the light of the late sad and gloomy words which he had spoken of himself and his fortunes. Perhaps he would leave them for a season and then return, and, amid the crash of the ruined city and temple, set up his glorious kingdom. But they longed to know when this would be; hence the question of the four. The Lord's answer treated, in its first and longer portion, exclusively of the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple - the fair city and the glorious house on which they were then gazing, glorified in the light of the sunset splendor; then, as he spoke, gradually the horizon widened, and the Master touched upon the fortunes of the great world lying beyond the narrow pale of the doomed, chosen people. He closes his grand summary of the world's fortunes By a sketch of his own return in glory. The disciples' hearts must have sunk as they listened; for how many ages lay Between now and then! Yet was the great prophecy full of comfort, and in later days was of inestimable practical value to the Jerusalem Christians. The discourse, which extends from ver. 8 to ver. 36, has been well divided by Godet into four divisions.

(1) The apparent signs of the great catastrophe, which must not Be mistaken for true signs (vers. 8b-19).

(2) The true sign, and the destruction of Jerusalem, which will immediately follow it, with the time of the Gentiles, which will be connected with it (vers. 20-24).

(3) The coming of the Lord, which will bring this period to an end (vers. 25-27). . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“Teacher,”
Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.

they asked,
Ἐπηρώτησαν (Epērōtēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1905: To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.

“when {will}
πότε (pote)
Conjunction
Strong's 4219: When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time.

these things
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

happen?
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.

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

what [will be]
τί (ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

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

sign
σημεῖον (sēmeion)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4592: Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.

[that]
ὅταν (hotan)
Conjunction
Strong's 3752: When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.

they
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

are about
μέλλῃ (mellē)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.

to take place?”
γίνεσθαι (ginesthai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.


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