Luke 21:20
“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.
In context
17 You will be hated by all for my name’s sake. 18 But not a hair of your head will perish.
19 By your endurance you will gain your lives.
20 “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it, 22 for these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. 23 Alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! For there will be great distress upon the earth and wrath against this people.
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- KJV King James Version
— Luke 21:20 in the KJV
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
- NIV New International Version
— Luke 21:20 in the NIV
“When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near.