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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> Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> And note this: Some who seem least important now will be the greatest then, and some who are the greatest now will be least important then.” <a href="/esv/luke/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” <a href="/bsb/luke/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.” <a href="/blb/luke/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last." <a href="/kjv/luke/13.htm">King James Bible</a> And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. <a href="/nkjv/luke/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And indeed there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” <a href="/nasb/luke/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.” <a href="/lsb/luke/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, some are last who will be first and some are first who will be last.” <a href="/amp/luke/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” <a href="/csb/luke/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Note this: Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Note this: Some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> And behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last. <a href="/cev/luke/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> There the ones who are now least important will be the most important, and those who are now most important will be least important. <a href="/erv/luke/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> And behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. <a href="/gwt/luke/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last." <a href="/gnt/luke/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then those who are now last will be first, and those who are now first will be last." <a href="/isv/luke/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> You see, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last. <a href="/msb/luke/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.? <a href="/net/luke/13.htm">NET Bible</a> But indeed, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last." <a href="/nheb/luke/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, there are some who are last who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last." <a href="/wbt/luke/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, there are last, who shall be first; and there are first who shall be last. <a href="/wey/luke/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And I tell you that some now last will then be first, and some now first will then be last." <a href="/web/luke/13.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, there are some who are last who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and behold, there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last.” <a href="/blb/luke/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last." <a href="/ylt/luke/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and lo, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.' <a href="/slt/luke/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And behold, they are last that shall be first; and they are first that shall be last. <a href="/cpdv/luke/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last.” <a href="/nabre/luke/13.htm">New American Bible</a> For behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Indeed, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And behold, there are some who are last, who will be first, and there are some who are first who will be last. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And behold, there are the last who shall be the first and there are the first who shall be the last.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And behold, there are last that shall be first, and there arc first that shall be last.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And behold, the last shall be first, and the first shall be last.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And, behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then you will see those, who were last, become first: and those who were first, become last. <a href="/wey/luke/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And I tell you that some now last will then be first, and some now first will then be last." <a href="/worrell/luke/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And, behold, there are last who will be first, and there are first who will be last."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And behold, there are <Fr>some<FR> last who shall be first, and there are first that shall be last.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/13-30.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=5761" 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> …29People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. 30<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">indeed,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">some who are</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hoi (RelPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/2078.htm" title="2078: eschatoi (Adj-NMP) -- Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.">last</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esontai (V-FIM-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtoi (Adj-NMP) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">some who are</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hoi (RelPro-NMP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/4413.htm" title="4413: prōtoi (Adj-NMP) -- First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost.">first</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esontai (V-FIM-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/2078.htm" title="2078: eschatoi (Adj-NMP) -- Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.">last.”</a> 31At that very hour, some Pharisees came to Jesus and told Him, “Leave this place and get away, because Herod wants to kill You.”…<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/19-30.htm">Matthew 19:30</a> But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first. <a href="/matthew/20-16.htm">Matthew 20:16</a> So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” <a href="/mark/10-31.htm">Mark 10:31</a> But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.” <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11-12</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. / But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” <a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Romans 9:30-31</a> What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; / but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a> Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... <a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Matthew 21:31-32</a> Which of the two did the will of his father?” “The first,” they answered. Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. / For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. <a href="/matthew/21-43.htm">Matthew 21:43</a> Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. <a href="/luke/14-11.htm">Luke 14:11</a> For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a> I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a> But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence. <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="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a> Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. <a href="/isaiah/65-1.htm">Isaiah 65:1</a> “I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me; I was found by those who did not seek Me. To a nation that did not call My name, I said, ‘Here I am! Here I am!’ <a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18-21</a> “And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory. / I will establish a sign among them, and I will send survivors from among them to the nations—to Tarshish, Put, and the archers of Lud; to Tubal, Javan, and the islands far away who have not heard of My fame or seen My glory. So they will proclaim My glory among the nations. / And they will bring all your brothers from all the nations as a gift to the LORD on horses and chariots and wagons, on mules and camels, to My holy mountain Jerusalem,” says the LORD, “just as the Israelites bring an offering in a clean vessel to the house of the LORD.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.<a href="/matthew/3-9.htm">Matthew 3:9,10</a> And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham… <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11,12</a> And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven… <a href="/matthew/19-30.htm">Matthew 19:30</a> But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/12-1.htm">First</a> <a href="/luke/13-9.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/luke/12-59.htm">Last</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/14-7.htm">First</a> <a href="/luke/18-8.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/luke/15-14.htm">Last</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>And indeed, This phrase emphasizes certainty and truth, indicating that what follows is a significant and assured statement. It serves as a prelude to a profound teaching of Jesus, highlighting the importance of paying attention to the message.some who are last will be first, This part of the verse reflects a reversal of expectations, a common theme in Jesus' teachings. It challenges societal norms and human perceptions of status and success. In the context of the Kingdom of God, those who are humble, marginalized, or considered insignificant by worldly standards may be elevated. This echoes the Beatitudes (<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a>), where Jesus blesses the poor in spirit and those who are persecuted. It also connects to the parable of the workers in the vineyard (<a href="/matthew/20.htm">Matthew 20:1-16</a>), where those hired last receive the same reward as those hired first, illustrating God's grace and generosity.and some who are first will be last. This phrase serves as a warning to those who rely on their status, wealth, or self-righteousness. It reflects the upside-down nature of God's Kingdom, where human pride and self-exaltation are humbled. This concept is seen in the story of the rich young ruler (<a href="/luke/18-18.htm">Luke 18:18-30</a>), who struggles to enter the Kingdom because of his attachment to wealth. It also parallels the Pharisees' attitudes, who often saw themselves as spiritually superior (<a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9-14</a>). The phrase underscores the need for repentance and humility, aligning with the teachings of John the Baptist (<a href="/luke/3-7.htm">Luke 3:7-14</a>) and the prophetic call for justice and humility (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</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 kingdom of God and the reversal of worldly expectations. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are often the primary audience of Jesus' teachings and would have been present to hear this message. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> The central theme of Jesus' teaching, representing God's reign and the ultimate fulfillment of His promises. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_people.htm">The Jewish People</a> As the initial recipients of God's covenant, they are often seen as "first" in the context of God's plan. 5. <a href="/topical/g/gentiles_and_outcasts.htm">Gentiles and Outcasts</a> Those considered "last" in the societal and religious hierarchy of the time, yet often highlighted by Jesus as recipients of God's grace.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/reversal_of_expectations.htm">Reversal of Expectations</a> God's kingdom often upends human expectations. Those who seem insignificant in the world's eyes may hold great significance in God's kingdom. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_service.htm">Humility and Service</a> True greatness in God's kingdom is marked by humility and service, not by worldly status or power. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The message of salvation is for all, regardless of social or ethnic background. God's grace extends beyond human boundaries. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Believers are encouraged to live with an eternal perspective, valuing what God values rather than what the world esteems. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_over_status.htm">Faithfulness Over Status</a> God values faithfulness and obedience over social status or religious heritage.<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/biblical_end_times_predictions.htm">What are the predictions for the biblical end times?</a> <a href="/q/when_is_the_resurrection.htm">When is the Resurrection scheduled to occur?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'first_will_be_last'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by "first will be last"?</a> <a href="/q/in_what_year_did_jesus_die.htm">In what year did Jesus die?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/13.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) And, behold, there are last . . .--See Note on <a href="/matthew/19-30.htm" title="But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.">Matthew 19:30</a>. In point of time, it may be noticed, this is the first utterance of the great law that God's judgment reverses man's. When it was uttered in reference to the young ruler, it was but a fresh application of the wider law. Here the application is primarily national. Israel had been the first of nations, but it should become, in its outward fortunes, the last, and the heathen who had been "without hope and without God in the world" (<a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm" title="That at that time you were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:">Ephesians 2:12</a>) should gain the high pre-eminence of being the heirs of the kingdom. The individual application of the words grows naturally, however, out of the national.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last. This expression, which apparently was more than once used by the Lord, in this place clearly has an historical reference, and sadly predicts the rejection of Israel, not only in this present world. "There above (on earth) How many hold themselves for mighty kings, Who here like swine shall wallow in the mire, Leaving behind them horrible dispraise!" (Dante, 'Inferno.') <a href="/commentaries/luke/13-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. indeed, ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! some who are εἰσὶν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. last ἔσχατοι (eschatoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2078.htm">Strong's 2078: </a> Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. will be ἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. first, πρῶτοι (prōtoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. some who are εἰσὶν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. first πρῶτοι (prōtoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4413.htm">Strong's 4413: </a> First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. will be ἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. last.” ἔσχατοι (eschatoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2078.htm">Strong's 2078: </a> Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/13-30.htm">Luke 13:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/13-30.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 13:30 Behold there are some who are last (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/13-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 13:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 13:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/13-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 13:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 13:31" /></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>