Luke - 21:31

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31 Even so you also, when you see these things happening, know that the Kingdom of God is near.

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Explanation and meaning of Luke 21:31.

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So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
Even so ye also, when ye see these things coming to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh.
So you also, when you shall see these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is at hand.
So also ye, when ye see these things take place, know that the kingdom of God is near.
so also ye, when ye may see these things happening, ye know that near is the reign of God;
So likewise you, when you see these things come to pass, know you that the kingdom of God is near at hand.
So also, when you see these things happening, you may be sure that the Kingdom of God is near.
In the same way, when you see these things taking place you may be certain that the kingdom of God is near.
So you also, when you will have seen these things happen, know that the kingdom of God is near.
And so may you, as soon as you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

The kingdom of God is nigh at hand - After the destruction of the Jewish state, the doctrine of Christ crucified shall be preached every where, and every where prevail.

So likewise when ye see these things come to pass,.... The signs before mentioned, in Luke 21:8.
Know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand: a more visible and glorious display of the kingdom of the Messiah, in the destruction of his enemies, the Jews; see Mark 9:1.

The kingdom of God is nigh - The destruction of the Jewish city, temple, and religion, to make way for the advancement of my kingdom.

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