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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/13.htm">New International Version</a> People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. <a href="/nlt/luke/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> And people will come from all over the world—from east and west, north and south—to take their places in the Kingdom of God. <a href="/esv/luke/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/bsb/luke/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/blb/luke/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline in the kingdom of God. <a href="/kjv/luke/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. <a href="/nkjv/luke/13.htm">New King James Version</a> They will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down in the kingdom of God. <a href="/nasb_/luke/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/nasb/luke/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And they will come from east and west and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/nasb77/luke/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/lsb/luke/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they will come from east and west and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/amp/luke/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and they will sit down [and feast at the table] in the kingdom of God. <a href="/csb/luke/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They will come from east and west, from north and south, to share the banquet in the kingdom of God. <a href="/hcsb/luke/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They will come from east and west, from north and south, and recline at the table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/asv/luke/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they shall come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. <a href="/cev/luke/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> People will come from all directions and sit down to feast in God's kingdom. <a href="/erv/luke/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they shall come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. <a href="/gwt/luke/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> People will come from all over the world and will eat in the kingdom of God. <a href="/gnt/luke/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> People will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down at the feast in the Kingdom of God. <a href="/isv/luke/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> People will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will eat in the kingdom of God. <a href="/msb/luke/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/net/luke/13.htm">NET Bible</a> Then people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and take their places at the banquet table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/nheb/luke/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in the Kingdom of God. <a href="/wbt/luke/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they will come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and will sit down in the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/luke/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They will come from east and west, from north and south, and will sit down at the banquet in the Kingdom of God. <a href="/web/luke/13.htm">World English Bible</a> They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in God’s Kingdom. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline in the Kingdom of God, <a href="/blb/luke/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline in the kingdom of God. <a href="/ylt/luke/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they shall come from east and west, and from north and south, and shall recline in the reign of God, <a href="/slt/luke/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they shall come from the risings, and the settings, and from north, and south, and they shall recline in the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there shall come from the east and the west, and the north and the south; and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they will arrive from the East, and the West, and the North, and the South; and they will recline at table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/nabre/luke/13.htm">New American Bible</a> And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and will recline at table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/nrsvce/luke/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then people will come from east and west, from north and south, and will eat in the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they will come from the east and from the west, and from the south and from the north, and sit down in the kingdom of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And they shall come from The East and from The West and from The South and from The North and they shall recline in the Kingdom of God.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they shall come from the east and the west, and from the north and the south, and shall recline at table in the kingdom of God. <a href="/godbey/luke/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And they will come from the east and west, and the north and south, and will sit down in the kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they shall come from the east, and west, and from north, and south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. <a href="/mace/luke/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> yet some shall come from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south, and shall be entertain'd in the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/luke/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> They will come from east and west, from north and south, and will sit down at the banquet in the Kingdom of God. <a href="/worrell/luke/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And they will come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall recline at table in the Kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Yea they shall come from the east, and <Fr>from<FR> the west, and from the north, and <Fr>from<FR> the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/13-29.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=5753" 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/13.htm">The Narrow Door</a> …28There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out. 29<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2240.htm" title="2240: hēxousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.">People will come</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/395.htm" title="395: anatolōn (N-GFP) -- From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn; by implication, the east.">east</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1424.htm" title="1424: dysmōn (N-GFP) -- A setting (of the sun), hence: the West. From duno; the sun-set, i.e. the western region.">west</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses."></a> <a href="/greek/1005.htm" title="1005: borra (N-GMS) -- The north wind, hence: the North. Of uncertain derivation; the north.">north</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3558.htm" title="3558: notou (N-GMS) -- The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself.">south,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/347.htm" title="347: anaklithēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- To lay upon, lean against, lay down, make to recline; pass: I lie back, recline. From ana and klino; to lean back.">will recline at the table</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.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-DFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 30And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”…<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/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11</a> I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/isaiah/43-5.htm">Isaiah 43:5-6</a> Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. / I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth— <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a> After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. <a href="/psalms/107-3.htm">Psalm 107:3</a> and gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south. <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a> For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Matthew 24:31</a> And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. <a href="/isaiah/49-12.htm">Isaiah 49:12</a> Behold, they will come from far away, from the north and from the west, and from the land of Aswan.” <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-12</a> so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ... <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a> 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 all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples 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. <a href="/zechariah/8-22.htm">Zechariah 8:22-23</a> And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” <a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">Matthew 22:9-10</a> Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.’ / So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3-4</a> Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. / Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm. <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">Revelation 5:9</a> And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. <a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.<a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Genesis 28:14</a> And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.<a href="/isaiah/43-6.htm">Isaiah 43:6</a> I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;<a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/12-36.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">East</a> <a href="/luke/12-36.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/luke/13-28.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/11-44.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">North</a> <a href="/luke/13-26.htm">Places</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Recline</a> <a href="/luke/13-20.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/luke/12-55.htm">South</a> <a href="/luke/12-37.htm">Table</a> <a href="/luke/12-54.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Banquet</a> <a href="/revelation/7-2.htm">East</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Feast</a> <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/luke/18-20.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/revelation/21-13.htm">North</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Places</a> <a href="/luke/14-10.htm">Recline</a> <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/acts/8-26.htm">South</a> <a href="/luke/14-7.htm">Table</a> <a href="/revelation/21-13.htm">West</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 13</div>1. <a href="/luke/13-1.htm">Jesus preaches repentance upon the punishment of the Galilaeans and others.</a> 6. <a href="/luke/13-6.htm">The fruitless fig tree may not stand.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/13-10.htm">He heals the crooked woman;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/13-18.htm">shows the powerful working of the word, by the parable of the grain of mustard seed, </a> 20. <a href="/luke/13-20.htm">and of leaven;</a> 22. <a href="/luke/13-22.htm">exhorts to enter in at the strait gate;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/13-31.htm">and reproves Herod and Jerusalem.</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/13.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/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>People will come from east and west and north and south This phrase emphasizes the universal scope of the Gospel. It reflects the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/isaiah/49-12.htm">Isaiah 49:12</a>, which speaks of people coming from afar to worship God. The geographical directions symbolize the inclusion of all nations and peoples, breaking the boundaries of Israel and extending God's invitation to the Gentiles. This aligns with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations. Historically, this would have been a radical concept for a Jewish audience, who viewed themselves as God's chosen people. The imagery of gathering from all directions also echoes the promise to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>, that all families of the earth would be blessed through him.and will recline at the table Reclining at a table was a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures during meals, especially at banquets or feasts. This imagery suggests a position of rest, honor, and fellowship. In the context of the kingdom of God, it signifies the intimate and joyous communion believers will experience with God and each other. The act of reclining also indicates acceptance and belonging, contrasting with the exclusion of those who reject the Gospel. This phrase connects to the parable of the Great Banquet in <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Luke 14:15-24</a>, where those initially invited refuse to come, and others from the streets are brought in to fill the table. It also prefigures the Marriage Supper of the Lamb in <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Revelation 19:9</a>, where the redeemed celebrate with Christ.in the kingdom of God The kingdom of God is a central theme in Jesus' teaching, representing God's sovereign rule and reign. It is both a present reality and a future hope. In the present, it is manifested through the lives of believers and the work of the Holy Spirit. In the future, it will be fully realized when Christ returns and establishes His eternal kingdom. This phrase assures believers of their future inheritance and participation in God's kingdom. It also serves as a warning to those who presume upon their status, as seen in the preceding verses where Jesus speaks of the narrow door and the need for genuine repentance and faith. The kingdom of God transcends earthly kingdoms and is characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, as described in <a href="/romans/14-17.htm">Romans 14:17</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching about the inclusivity of God's kingdom. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and the community of believers. 3. <a href="/topical/p/people_from_east,_west,_north,_and_south.htm">People from East, West, North, and South</a> Symbolic of the universal call to salvation, indicating that people from all over the world will be part of God's kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_table.htm">The Table</a> Represents fellowship and communion with God, often used as a metaphor for the Messianic banquet. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_audience.htm">The Audience</a> Primarily Jewish listeners who would have understood the radical nature of Jesus' inclusive message.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The kingdom of God is open to all, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. This challenges believers to embrace diversity within the church. <a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_evangelism.htm">The Urgency of Evangelism</a> Since people from all directions are called to the kingdom, Christians are encouraged to actively participate in global missions and local outreach. <a href="/topical/t/the_joy_of_fellowship.htm">The Joy of Fellowship</a> Reclining at the table signifies intimate fellowship with God and other believers. Christians should seek to cultivate deep, meaningful relationships within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' words fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the nations coming to God, affirming the reliability and continuity of Scripture. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_the_kingdom.htm">Preparation for the Kingdom</a> Believers are called to live in anticipation of the kingdom, aligning their lives with its values and priorities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 13</a> <a href="/q/why_do_gospels_differ_on_jesus_and_gentiles.htm">Why do the Gospels present different accounts of how Jesus treated Gentiles?</a> <a href="/q/why_judge_without_full_story.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'More will be given'?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_a_centurion_seek_jesus'_help.htm">In Matthew 8:5-13, why would a Roman centurion, an officer of an occupying force, seek help from a Jewish teacher, and is there any historical record supporting such an encounter?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_psalm_60_7_tribes_align_historically.htm">Psalm 60:7 mentions Gilead, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Judah; how do these tribal borders align (or conflict) with other historical and biblical records of Israel's territories?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. Instead of "shall sit down," a clearer and more accurate rendering would be, shall recline as at a banquet. This image of the heaven-life as a banquet, at which the great Hebrew patriarchs were was a well-known one in popular Hebrew teaching. There is an unmistakable reference to <a href="/isaiah/45-6.htm">Isaiah 45:6</a> and Isaiah 49:12 in this announcement of comers to the great banquet of heaven from all the four quarters of the globe. This completes the answer to the question. It forbids any limitation to the numbers of the saved. It distinctly includes in those blessed ranks men from all parts of the far isles of the Gentiles. <a href="/commentaries/luke/13-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[People] will come ἥξουσιν (hēxousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2240.htm">Strong's 2240: </a> To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. east ἀνατολῶν (anatolōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_395.htm">Strong's 395: </a> From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn; by implication, the east. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. west δυσμῶν (dysmōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1424.htm">Strong's 1424: </a> A setting (of the sun), hence: the West. From duno; the sun-set, i.e. the western region. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. north βορρᾶ (borra) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1005.htm">Strong's 1005: </a> The north wind, hence: the North. Of uncertain derivation; the north. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. south, νότου (notou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3558.htm">Strong's 3558: </a> The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. will recline at the table ἀνακλιθήσονται (anaklithēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_347.htm">Strong's 347: </a> To lay upon, lean against, lay down, make to recline; pass: I lie back, recline. From ana and klino; to lean back. in 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. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine 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. kingdom βασιλείᾳ (basileia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/13-29.htm">Luke 13:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/13-29.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 13:29 They will come from the east west (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/13-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 13:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 13:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/13-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 13:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 13:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>