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href="/bsb/luke/21.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and all the people came early in the morning to hear him at the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The crowds gathered at the Temple early each morning to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And early in the morning all the people came to him in the temple to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And all the people would come to Him early in the morning in the temple, to hear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then early in the morning all the people came to Him in the temple to hear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And all the people would get up very early in the morning <i>to come</i> to Him in the temple to listen to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And all the people would get up early in the morning to come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And all the people would get up early in the morning <i>to come</i> to Him in the temple to listen to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And all the people would get up early in the morning <i>to come</i> to Him in the temple to listen to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And early in the morning all the people would come to Him in the temple to listen to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then all the people would come early in the morning to hear him in the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then all the people would come early in the morning to hear Him in the temple complex. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone got up early and came to the temple to hear him teach. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All of the people would get up early to hear him speak in the temple courtyard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Early each morning all the people went to the Temple to listen to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the people would get up early in the morning to listen to him in the Temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And early in the morning all the people would come to hear Him at the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And all the people came to him early in the morning to listen to him in the temple courts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />All the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And all the people came to Him in the Temple, early in the morning, to listen to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />All the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and all the people were coming early to Him in the temple to hear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And all the people would come to Him early in the morning in the temple, to hear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and all the people were coming early unto him in the temple to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And all the people arose early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, to hear him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And all the people arrived in the morning to listen to him in the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And all the people would get up early each morning to listen to him in the temple area.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And all the people would get up early in the morning to listen to him in the temple.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And all the people came ahead of him to the temple, to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And all the people were coming early to him to The Temple to hear his word. Luke<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, in order to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And all the people gathered in the temple to hear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And all the people came to him early in the morning at the temple, to hear him.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and every morning the people went to the temple to hear him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And all the people came to Him in the Temple, early in the morning, to listen to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And all the people were coming to Him early in the morning, in the temple, to hear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And all the people came early in the morning to Him in the temple to hear Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/21-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8484" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Be Watchful for the Day</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3719.htm" title="3719: ōrthrizen (V-IIA-3S) -- To rise early, come in the morning. From orthros; to use the dawn, i.e. to repair betimes.">early in the morning</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pas (Adj-NMS) -- 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/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/2992.htm" title="2992: laos (N-NMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a people.">people would come</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouein (V-PNA) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">to hear</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- 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/2411.htm" title="2411: hierō (N-DNS) -- Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.">temple.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Matthew 5:1</a></span><br />When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-35.htm">Mark 1:35</a></span><br />Early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up and went out to a solitary place to pray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-2.htm">John 8:2</a></span><br />Early in the morning He went back into the temple courts. All the people came to Him, and He sat down to teach them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-2.htm">Matthew 13:2</a></span><br />Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34</a></span><br />When Jesus stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And He began to teach them many things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-2.htm">John 6:2</a></span><br />A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-25.htm">Matthew 4:25</a></span><br />Large crowds followed Him, having come from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-13.htm">Mark 2:13</a></span><br />Once again Jesus went out beside the sea. All the people came to Him, and He taught them there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-14.htm">John 7:14</a></span><br />About halfway through the feast, Jesus went up to the temple courts and began to teach.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Matthew 15:30</a></span><br />Large crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet, and He healed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/3-7.htm">Mark 3:7-8</a></span><br />So Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea, accompanied by a large crowd from Galilee, Judea, / Jerusalem, Idumea, the region beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon. The large crowd came to Him when they heard what great things He was doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-23.htm">John 10:23</a></span><br />and Jesus was walking in the temple courts in Solomon’s Colonnade.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-2.htm">Matthew 19:2</a></span><br />Large crowds followed Him, and He healed them there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Mark 10:1</a></span><br />Then Jesus left that place and went into the region of Judea, beyond the Jordan. Again the crowds came to Him and He taught them, as was His custom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-20.htm">John 18:20</a></span><br />“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple, for to hear him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/8-1.htm">John 8:1,2</a></b></br> Jesus went unto the mount of Olives… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/18-6.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Early</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/luke/21-37.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/luke/21-33.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/22-50.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Early</a> <a href="/luke/22-71.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/24-1.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/luke/22-4.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/luke/22-37.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Jesus commends the poor widow.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-5.htm">He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-25.htm">the signs also which shall be before the last day.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-34.htm">He exhorts them to be watchful.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>And early in the morning</b><br>This phrase indicates the eagerness and dedication of the people to hear Jesus. In the Jewish culture of the time, early morning was a common time for prayer and teaching, aligning with the practice of seeking God at the start of the day. This eagerness reflects the people's recognition of Jesus' authority and wisdom, similar to how the Israelites sought guidance from Moses early in the day (<a href="/exodus/18-13.htm">Exodus 18:13</a>).<p><b>all the people</b><br>The phrase "all the people" suggests a large and diverse crowd, indicating Jesus' widespread appeal and the inclusive nature of His ministry. This inclusivity is a recurring theme in the Gospels, where Jesus reaches out to various groups, including those marginalized by society, such as tax collectors and sinners (<a href="/luke/5-30.htm">Luke 5:30-32</a>).<p><b>would come to hear Him</b><br>The act of coming to hear Jesus highlights the active pursuit of His teachings. This mirrors the Old Testament tradition of seeking wisdom and instruction from God, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/2.htm">Proverbs 2:1-5</a>. The people's desire to hear Jesus underscores His role as a teacher and prophet, fulfilling the messianic prophecies of one who would teach with authority (<a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>).<p><b>at the temple</b><br>The temple in Jerusalem was the center of Jewish religious life, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Jesus teaching at the temple connects Him to the heart of Jewish worship and tradition. This setting also fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/malachi/3.htm">Malachi 3:1</a>, where the Lord is said to come to His temple. The temple's significance is further emphasized by Jesus' actions and teachings there, which often challenged the religious leaders and pointed to a new covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching at the temple. His teachings draw people to Him, highlighting His authority and wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people.htm">The People</a></b><br>These are the individuals who come to the temple early in the morning to hear Jesus. Their eagerness to listen demonstrates their recognition of the importance of His teachings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The location where Jesus is teaching. The temple in Jerusalem is a significant place of worship and learning for the Jewish people, symbolizing God's presence among them.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the temple is located. It is a central place in Jewish religious life and the setting for many of Jesus' teachings and events leading up to His crucifixion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_early_morning.htm">The Early Morning</a></b><br>This time of day signifies the people's dedication and eagerness to hear Jesus, as they prioritize His teachings over other morning activities.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/eagerness_to_learn.htm">Eagerness to Learn</a></b><br>The people's early arrival to hear Jesus highlights the importance of prioritizing spiritual learning and growth in our daily lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_community_worship.htm">Value of Community Worship</a></b><br>Gathering at the temple underscores the value of communal worship and learning, encouraging believers to participate actively in church life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_seeking_god.htm">Consistency in Seeking God</a></b><br>The regularity of the people's visits to the temple to hear Jesus teaches us the importance of consistency in our spiritual practices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_as_the_source_of_wisdom.htm">Jesus as the Source of Wisdom</a></b><br>The passage reminds us that Jesus is the ultimate source of wisdom and truth, and we should seek His teachings diligently.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_spiritual_matters.htm">Prioritizing Spiritual Matters</a></b><br>The early morning setting encourages us to prioritize spiritual matters at the start of our day, setting a tone of devotion and focus.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_gospel_trial_accounts_contradict_law.htm">Why do the Gospel accounts of Jesus' trial contradict Jewish and Roman legal procedures?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_disasters_spare_worship_sites.htm">Why do natural disasters not avoid places of worship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_john_7_53-8_11_missing_early.htm">John 7:53–8:11: Why is this passage missing in the earliest manuscripts, and how does that affect its authenticity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_ezekiel_37_25-28_fulfilled_today.htm">How can Ezekiel 37:25-28's everlasting covenant and sanctuary be understood when there seems to be no clear historical or present-day fulfillment matching this depiction?</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>(38) <span class= "bld">All the people came early in the morning.</span>--The Greek verb, which answers to the five last words, does not occur elsewhere in the New Testament, but is not uncommon in the Greek version of the Old, as in <a href="/genesis/19-2.htm" title="And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and you shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, No; but we will abide in the street all night.">Genesis 19:2</a>; <a href="/genesis/19-27.htm" title="And Abraham got up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD:">Genesis 19:27</a>; Song <a href="/songs/7-12.htm" title="Let us get up early to the vineyards; let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, and the pomegranates bud forth: there will I give you my loves.">Song of Solomon 7:12</a>; and figuratively, in <a href="/job/8-5.htm" title="If you would seek to God betimes, and make your supplication to the Almighty;">Job 8:5</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/25-3.htm" title="From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even to this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising early and speaking; but you have not listened.">Jeremiah 25:3</a>; <a href="//apocrypha.org/wisdom_of_solomon/6-14.htm" title="Whoso seeketh her early shall have no great travail: for he shall find her sitting at his doors.">Wisdom Of Solomon 6:14</a>. It may be that the general statement thus given includes the fourth and fifth days of the week of the Passion, but it is remarkable that all three Gospels are silent as to anything that happened on those days till we come to the Paschal Supper. We may, perhaps, reverently conjecture that they were spent by our Lord, in part at least, in Gethsemane (<a href="/john/18-2.htm" title="And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus often resorted thither with his disciples.">John 18:2</a>), in prayer and meditation, in preparing Himself and the disciples for the coming trials of the Passion. Possibly, also, the narrative of the Woman taken in Adultery, which occupies so strangely doubtful a position in St. John's Gospel, may find its true place here. (See Note on <a href="/john/8-1.htm" title="Jesus went to the mount of Olives.">John 8:1</a>.) . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/21-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">early in the morning</span><br /><span class="grk">ὤρθριζεν</span> <span class="translit">(ōrthrizen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3719.htm">Strong's 3719: </a> </span><span class="str2">To rise early, come in the morning. From orthros; to use the dawn, i.e. to repair betimes.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">πᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(pas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">people {would come}</span><br /><span class="grk">λαὸς</span> <span class="translit">(laos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2992.htm">Strong's 2992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apparently a primary word; a people.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to hear</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκούειν</span> <span class="translit">(akouein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">temple.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἱερῷ</span> <span class="translit">(hierō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2411.htm">Strong's 2411: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/21-38.htm">Luke 21:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/21-38.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 21:38 All the people came early (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/21-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 21:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 21:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/22-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 22:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 22:1" /></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>