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And pray that you might be strong enough to escape these coming horrors and stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/esv/luke/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Watch also at every season, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man." <a href="/kjv/luke/21.htm">King James Bible</a> Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. <a href="/nkjv/luke/21.htm">New King James Version</a> Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But stay alert at all times, praying that you will have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/nasb/luke/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “But keep on the alert at all times, praying in order that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/lsb/luke/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But keep on the alert at all times, praying earnestly that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/amp/luke/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But keep alert at all times [be attentive and ready], praying that you may have the strength and ability [to be found worthy and] to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man [at His coming].” <a href="/csb/luke/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to stand before the Son of Man.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. <a href="/cev/luke/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Watch out and keep praying that you can escape all that is going to happen and that the Son of Man will be pleased with you. <a href="/erv/luke/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> But watch ye at every season, making supplication, that ye may prevail to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. <a href="/gwt/luke/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Be alert at all times. Pray so that you have the power to escape everything that is about to happen and to stand in front of the Son of Man." <a href="/gnt/luke/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> Be on watch and pray always that you will have the strength to go safely through all those things that will happen and to stand before the Son of Man." <a href="/isv/luke/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> So be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man." <a href="/msb/luke/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may be deemed worthy to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.? <a href="/net/luke/21.htm">NET Bible</a> But stay alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that must happen, and to stand before the Son of Man." <a href="/nheb/luke/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be able to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man." <a href="/wbt/luke/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. <a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But beware of slumbering; and every moment pray that you may be fully strengthened to escape from all these coming evils, and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man." <a href="/web/luke/21.htm">World English Bible</a> Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> watch, then, in every season, praying that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Watch also at every season, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to come to pass and to stand before the Son of Man." <a href="/ylt/luke/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> watch ye, then, in every season, praying that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.' <a href="/slt/luke/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Watch therefore, in all time praying, that ye be deemed worthy to escape all these about to be, and to stand before the Son of man.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Watch ye, therefore, praying at all times, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are to come, and to stand before the Son of man. <a href="/cpdv/luke/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, be vigilant, praying at all times, so that you may be held worthy to escape from all these things, which are in the future, and to stand before the Son of man.” <a href="/nabre/luke/21.htm">New American Bible</a> Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Therefore keep watch all the time and pray, so that you may be worthy to escape all these things which are to happen, and that you may stand before the Son of man. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Be watching at all times, therefore, and praying that you will be worthy to escape from these things which are going to occur, and to stand before The Son of Man.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Watch, therefore, and pray at all times, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Therefore watch, praying all the time, that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things which are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Watch therefore, praying at every proper opportunity, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things which are ready to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> be therefore upon your guard, be constant in prayer, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all those future ills, and be able to stand in the presence of the son of God. <a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But beware of slumbering; and every moment pray that you may be fully strengthened to escape from all these coming evils, and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man." <a href="/worrell/luke/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>But watch ye at every season, praying that ye may have full strength to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Watch therefore and be constant in prayer, that ye may be counted worthy to escape all these <Fr>things,<FR> which shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/21-36.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8465" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Be Watchful for the Day</a> …35For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. 36<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">So</a> <a href="/greek/69.htm" title="69: agrypneite (V-PMA-2P) -- Ultimately from a and hupnos; to be sleepless, i.e. Keep awake.">keep watch</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairō (N-DMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">times,</a> <a href="/greek/1189.htm" title="1189: deomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition.">and pray</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2729.htm" title="2729: katischysēte (V-ASA-2P) -- To prevail against, overpower, get the upper hand. From kata and ischuo; to overpower.">you may have the strength</a> <a href="/greek/1628.htm" title="1628: ekphygein (V-ANA) -- To flee out, away, escape; with an acc: I escape something. From ek and pheugo; to flee out.">to escape</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3195.htm" title="3195: mellonta (V-PPA-ANP) -- A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something.">is about</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginesthai (V-PNM/P) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">to happen</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2476.htm" title="2476: stathēnai (V-ANP) -- A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.">to stand</a> <a href="/greek/1715.htm" title="1715: emprosthen (Prep) -- From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time).">before</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huiou (N-GMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of Man.”</a> 37Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-44</a> Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day on which your Lord will come. / But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Mark 13:33-37</a> Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. / It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. / Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a> So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18</a> Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints. <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a> The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. <a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Revelation 3:10</a> Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:17</a> Pray without ceasing. <a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a> Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer. <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6</a> Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Colossians 4:2</a> Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">1 Corinthians 16:13</a> Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong. <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">2 Peter 3:14</a> Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight. <a href="/matthew/25-13.htm">Matthew 25:13</a> Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:23</a> Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:11</a> To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Watch you therefore, and pray always, that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.Watch.<a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Luke 12:37-40</a> Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them… <a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42</a> Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.<a href="/matthew/25-13.htm">Matthew 25:13</a> Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.pray.<a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1</a> And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;<a href="/job/27-10.htm">Job 27:10</a> Will he delight himself in the Almighty? will he always call upon God?<a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2</a> A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.accounted.<a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Luke 20:35</a> But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:<a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5,6</a> Which is a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer: … stand.<a href="/psalms/1-5.htm">Psalm 1:5</a> Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.<a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2</a> But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:<a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13,14</a> Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Accounted</a> <a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Always</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/luke/12-7.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/luke/21-4.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/luke/21-21.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/luke/3-19.htm">Evils</a> <a href="/luke/16-25.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/luke/20-47.htm">Making</a> <a href="/luke/12-25.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/luke/19-46.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/luke/11-1.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/matthew/27-24.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/luke/20-10.htm">Season</a> <a href="/job/33-15.htm">Slumbering</a> <a href="/luke/21-28.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/hosea/11-3.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/luke/16-3.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/21-8.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">Watchful</a> <a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/22-24.htm">Accounted</a> <a href="/john/5-17.htm">Always</a> <a href="/acts/13-40.htm">Beware</a> <a href="/luke/22-37.htm">Counted</a> <a href="/luke/22-38.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/acts/2-40.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/acts/9-13.htm">Evils</a> <a href="/john/4-34.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/luke/23-10.htm">Making</a> <a href="/john/6-21.htm">Moment</a> <a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/luke/22-41.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/luke/23-14.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Prevail</a> <a href="/luke/22-6.htm">Season</a> <a href="/job/33-15.htm">Slumbering</a> <a href="/luke/22-46.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/luke/22-43.htm">Strengthened</a> <a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Supplication</a> <a href="/luke/21-37.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/17-12.htm">Watch</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">Watchful</a> <a href="/luke/23-15.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 21</div>1. <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Jesus commends the poor widow.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/21-5.htm">He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem;</a> 25. <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">the signs also which shall be before the last day.</a> 34. <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">He exhorts them to be watchful.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So keep watch at all times This phrase emphasizes the importance of vigilance and spiritual alertness. In the context of <a href="/luke/21.htm">Luke 21</a>, Jesus is speaking about the end times and the signs that will precede His return. The call to "keep watch" is a recurring theme in the New Testament, urging believers to be prepared for the unexpected return of Christ (<a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42</a>, <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:6</a>). The idea of watchfulness is also connected to the role of a watchman in ancient times, who was responsible for alerting the city of impending danger (<a href="/ezekiel/33-6.htm">Ezekiel 33:6</a>).and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen Prayer is presented as a vital means of obtaining divine strength and guidance. The phrase suggests that the events to come will be challenging and require spiritual fortitude. This echoes Jesus' instructions to His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane to "watch and pray" to avoid falling into temptation (<a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Matthew 26:41</a>). The notion of escaping what is to come can be linked to the trials and tribulations described in the apocalyptic literature of the Bible, such as the Book of Revelation.and to stand before the Son of Man. The "Son of Man" is a title Jesus frequently used for Himself, drawing from <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a>, where the Son of Man is given authority and an everlasting kingdom. To "stand before" Him implies being in a position of acceptance and readiness at His return. This phrase suggests a final judgment or evaluation, where believers are called to be found faithful and worthy. The imagery of standing before a king or judge was common in ancient cultures, symbolizing accountability and the hope of receiving a favorable verdict.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, providing guidance and prophecy to His disciples about the end times. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teachings, representing all believers who are called to heed His warnings and instructions. 3. <a href="/topical/s/son_of_man.htm">Son of Man</a> A title Jesus uses for Himself, emphasizing His role in the final judgment and His divine authority. 4. <a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a> The period Jesus is referring to, characterized by trials and tribulations preceding His second coming. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> While not directly mentioned in this verse, it is the setting of Jesus' discourse in <a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Luke 21</a>, where He predicts the destruction of the temple and the signs of the end times.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/v/vigilance_in_faith.htm">Vigilance in Faith</a> Believers are called to "stay awake" spiritually, maintaining a constant awareness of their faith and the times they live in. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a> Prayer is essential for gaining the strength needed to endure trials and to remain faithful until the end. <a href="/topical/p/preparedness_for_christ's_return.htm">Preparedness for Christ's Return</a> Christians should live in a state of readiness, understanding that the return of Christ could happen at any moment. <a href="/topical/s/standing_before_the_son_of_man.htm">Standing Before the Son of Man</a> The ultimate goal is to be found worthy to stand before Jesus, which requires a life of holiness and dedication. <a href="/topical/e/escaping_tribulation.htm">Escaping Tribulation</a> While trials are inevitable, Jesus provides a way of escape through spiritual vigilance and reliance on Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 21</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_partial_rapture_theory.htm">What is the Partial Rapture Theory?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'whitewashed_tombs'.htm">Are you prepared at all times for any situation?</a> <a href="/q/always_ready_for_any_situation.htm">Are you prepared at all times for any situation?</a> <a href="/q/what_if_the_end_comes_like_a_thief.htm">What if the end comes unexpectedly like a thief?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(36) Pray always.--The word is not the same commonly used for "pray," but occurs once only in the other Gospels (<a href="/matthew/9-38.htm" title="Pray you therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.">Matthew 9:38</a>). St. Luke uses it fifteen times in the Gospel and Acts together, and St. Paul six times (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm" title="Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be you reconciled to God.">2Corinthians 5:20</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/8-4.htm" title="Praying us with much entreaty that we would receive the gift, and take on us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.">2Corinthians 8:4</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/10-2.htm" title="But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, with which I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh.">2Corinthians 10:2</a>, et seq.). It is not used by any other New Testament writer.That ye may be accounted worthy . . .--See Note on <a href="/luke/20-35.htm" title="But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:">Luke 20:35</a>. The better MSS., however, give, "that ye may have strength to escape." . . . <a href="/commentaries/luke/21-36.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[So] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. keep watch ἀγρυπνεῖτε (agrypneite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_69.htm">Strong's 69: </a> Ultimately from a and hupnos; to be sleepless, i.e. Keep awake. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. all παντὶ (panti) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. times, καιρῷ (kairō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. [and] pray δεόμενοι (deomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1189.htm">Strong's 1189: </a> To want for myself; I want, need; I beg, request, beseech, pray. Middle voice of deo; to beg, i.e. Petition. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. you may have the strength κατισχύσητε (katischysēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2729.htm">Strong's 2729: </a> To prevail against, overpower, get the upper hand. From kata and ischuo; to overpower. to escape ἐκφυγεῖν (ekphygein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1628.htm">Strong's 1628: </a> To flee out, away, escape; with an acc: I escape something. From ek and pheugo; to flee out. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. that τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is about μέλλοντα (mellonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3195.htm">Strong's 3195: </a> A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. to happen γίνεσθαι (ginesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to stand σταθῆναι (stathēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_2476.htm">Strong's 2476: </a> A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. before ἔμπροσθεν (emprosthen) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1715.htm">Strong's 1715: </a> From en and pros; in front of (literally or figuratively) or time). the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱοῦ (Huiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man.” ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. 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