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Luke 21:24
New English Translation
Luke 21:24
New English Translation
24 They[a] will fall by the edge[b] of the sword and be led away as captives[c] among all nations. Jerusalem[d] will be trampled down by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.[e]
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- Luke 21:24 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
- Luke 21:24 tn Grk “by the mouth of the sword” (an idiom for the edge of a sword).
- Luke 21:24 sn Here is the predicted judgment against the nation until the time of Gentile rule has passed: Its people will be led away as captives.
- Luke 21:24 tn Grk “And Jerusalem.” Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.
- Luke 21:24 sn Until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled implies a time when Israel again has a central role in God’s plan.
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