Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

But 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.”

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

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.”

International Standard Version

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 Conservative Version

Watch ye therefore, making supplication at all times, so that ye may be considered worthy to escape all these things going to happen, and to stand before the Son of man.

American Standard Version

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.

Amplified

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].”

An Understandable Version

But you should be alert at all times, offering earnest prayers, so that you will be strong enough to escape all these things that will happen, and to appear [acceptable] in front of the Son of man [on that day]."

Anderson New Testament

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.

Bible in Basic English

But keep watch at all times with prayer, that you may be strong enough to come through all these things and take your place before the Son of man.

Common New Testament

Watch at all times, and pray always that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."

Daniel Mace New Testament

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.

Darby Translation

Watch therefore, praying at every season, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things which are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Godbey New Testament

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.

Goodspeed New Testament

But you must be vigilant and always pray that you may succeed in escaping all this that is going to happen, and in standing in the presence of the Son of Man."

John Wesley New Testament

Watch ye therefore and pray always, that ye may be counted worthy to escape all these things which will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Julia Smith Translation

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.

King James 2000

Watch 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.

Lexham Expanded Bible

But be alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these [things] [that] are going to happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."

Modern King James verseion

Watch therefore, praying in every season that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things which shall occur, and to stand before the Son of Man.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Watch therefore continually and pray, that ye may obtain grace to fly all this that shall come. And that ye may stand before the son of man."

Moffatt New Testament

From hour to hour keep awake, praying that you may succeed in escaping all these dangers to come and in standing before the Son of man."

Montgomery New Testament

"So be on your guard at all times, praying that you may be worthy to escape these things that shall come to pass, and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of man."

NET Bible

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."

New Heart English Bible

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."

Noyes New Testament

But watch at all times, and pray that ye may be able to escape all the things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Sawyer New Testament

But watch continually, praying that you may be accounted worthy to escape all these things which are about to occur, and to stand before the Son of man.

The Emphasized Bible

But be watching in every season, making supplication, that ye may gain full vigour, to escape all these things that are about to be coming to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

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.

Twentieth Century New Testament

Be on the watch at all times, and pray that you may have strength to escape all that is destined to happen, and to stand in the presence of the Son of Man."

Webster

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.

Weymouth New Testament

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."

Williams New Testament

But ever be watching and always praying, so that you may have strength to escape all this that is going to take place, and so you may take your stand in the presence of the Son of Man."

World English Bible

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."

Worrell New Testament

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."

Worsley New Testament

Watch therefore and be constant in prayer, that ye may be counted worthy to escape all these things, which shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

Youngs Literal Translation

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.'

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Watch ye
G69
ἀγρυπνέω 
Agrupneo 
Usage: 2

οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

and pray
δέομαι 
Deomai 
Usage: 18

πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
Usage: 472

καταξιόω 
Kataxioo 
Usage: 2

to escape
ἐκφεύγω 
Ekpheugo 
Usage: 6

all
πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

ταῦτα 
Tauta 
Usage: 188

μέλλω 
mello 
shall, should, would, to come, will, things to come, not tr,
Usage: 90

come to pass
γίνομαι 
Ginomai 
be, come to pass, be made, be done, come, become, God forbid , arise, have, be fulfilled, be married to, be preferred, not tr, , vr done
Usage: 531

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

to stand
ἵστημι 
histemi 
Usage: 129

ἔμπροσθεν 
Emprosthen 
before, in sight, of, against, in the sight of, in the presence of, at
Usage: 27

the Son
υἱός 
Huios 
Usage: 213

Devotionals

Devotionals about Luke 21:36

Devotionals containing Luke 21:36

References

Context Readings

Be Alert

35 It will come as a surprise to all who dwell on the face of the earth. 36 But 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.” 37 He taught in the temple every day and he stayed on the Mount of Olives at night.

Cross References

Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray continually that you do not enter into temptation!

Matthew 25:13

Watch therefore, for you do not know the day or the hour.

Mark 13:33

Be awake (beware) (be cautious and active), watch (perceive) and pray, for you do not know the time.

Luke 18:1

He spoke an illustration to them emphasizing the need to pray and not become tired:

1 Corinthians 16:13

Be alert (be watchful) and stand fast (be vigilant) (persevere) in the faith, carry on as men (be courageous), be strong. (Ps 31:24)

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion walks about, seeking whom he may devour (consume).

Job 27:10

Will he find delight in the Almighty? Will he call upon God at all times?

Psalm 1:5

Therefore the wicked will not stand (be upright) in the judgment. The sinners will not stand (endure) in the assembly of the righteous.

Malachi 3:2

Who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? He is like a refiner's fire and like laundry soap (the lye of laundrymen).

Matthew 24:42

Be alert, for you do not know what day the Lord will come.

Mark 13:37

What I say to you I say to all, be on the watch (be vigilant) (stay awake) (be circumspect) (attentive and ready)!

Luke 12:37-40

Those servants are blessed, for the master will find them alert when he comes. I tell you he will tighten his belt, have them sit down at the table, and he will serve them the meal.

Luke 20:35

Those accounted worthy to attain to that age and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage.

Acts 10:2

He was a devout man who respected God with his entire household. He gave many gifts of mercy to the people and prayed to God always.

Ephesians 6:13-14

For that reason, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, having done everything, to stand firm.

Ephesians 6:18-19

With prayer and supplication pray at all times in the Spirit. Watch with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones.

Colossians 4:2

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being vigilant with thanksgiving.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing.

2 Thessalonians 1:5-6

All of this proves that God's judgment is just, and as a result, you will become worthy of his Kingdom, for which you are suffering.

2 Timothy 4:5

Be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist (preacher of the good news), and fulfill your ministry.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. Be of sound mind and judgment. Also be sober for the purpose of prayer.

1 John 2:28

Now, my little children dwell (Greek: meno: stay, dwell, be present) with him. If he shall be made known we may have boldness, and not be ashamed before him at his coming (presence) (being near).

Jude 1:24

Now to him that is able to guard you from stumbling, and to set you before the presence of his glory without blemish with exceeding joy.

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