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18 aBut not a hair of your head shall be lost.  
19 By your patience possess your souls.

The Destruction of Jerusalem

20 a“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.  
21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her.
22 For these are the days of vengeance, that aall things which are written may be fulfilled.  
23 aBut woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people.  
24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles auntil the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.  

The Coming of the Son of Man

25 a“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring;  
26 men’s hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, afor the powers of the heavens will be shaken.  
27 Then they will see the Son of Man acoming in a cloud with power and great glory.  
28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because ayour redemption draws near.”  

The Parable of the Fig Tree

29 aThen He spoke to them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees.  
30 When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near.
31 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
Verse Comparison: Luke 21:20

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American Standard Version
But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand.

Amplified® Bible
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know {and} understand that its desolation has come near.

Contemporary English Version
When you see Jerusalem surrounded by soldiers, you will know that it will soon be destroyed.

Darby English Version
But when ye see Jerusalem encompassed with armies, then know that its desolation is drawn nigh.

Good News Bible
"When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then you will know that it will soon be destroyed.

International Standard Version
"When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then understand that its devastation is near.

King James Version
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

New American Standard Bible
"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then recognize that her desolation is near.

New International Version
"When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near.

New King James Version
"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then recognize that her desolation has come near.

Young's Literal Translation
`And when ye may see Jerusalem surrounded by encampments, then know that come nigh did her desolation;


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