Luke 21:20

And when yee shall see Hierusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then recognize that her desolation is near.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But when you see armies all round about Jerusalem, then be certain that her destruction is near.
- Basic English Bible

But when ye see Jerusalem encompassed with armies, then know that its desolation is drawn nigh.
- Darby Bible

And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that its desolation is nigh.
- Webster's Bible

But when you see Jerusalem with armies encamping round her on every side, then be certain that her overthrow is close at hand.
- Weymouth Bible

But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.
- World English Bible

But whanne ye schulen se Jerusalem ben enuyround with an oost, thanne wite ye, that the desolacioun of it schal neiye.
- Wycliffe Bible

`And when ye may see Jerusalem surrounded by encampments, then know that come nigh did her desolation;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Luke 21:20

21:18 Not a hair of your head - A proverbial expression, shall perish - Without the special providence of God. And then, not before the time, nor without A full reward.

21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls - Be calm and serene, masters of yourselves, and superior to all irrational and disquieting passions. By keeping the government of your spirits, you will both avoid much misery, and guard the better against all dangers.

21:21 Let them that are in the midst of it - Where Jerusalem stands (that is, they that are in Jerusalem) depart out of it, before their retreat is cut off by the uniting of the forces near the city, and let not them that are in the adjacent countries by any means enter into it.

21:22 And things which are written - Particularly in Daniel.