Luke 17:24

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For as the lightning that flashes out of one part under heaven shines to the other part under heaven, so will the Son of Man be in his day.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    for{G1063} as{G5618} the lightning,{G796} when it lighteneth{G797} out of{G1537} the one{G3588} part under{G5259} the heaven,{G3772} shineth{G2989} unto{G1519} the other{G3588} part under{G5259} heaven;{G3772} so{G3779} shall{G2071} the{G2532} Son{G5207} of man{G444} be{G2071} in{G1722} his{G846} day.{G2250}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} as{G5618} the lightning{G796}, that lighteneth{G797}{(G5723)} out of{G1537} the one part under{G5259} heaven{G3772}, shineth{G2989}{(G5719)} unto{G1519} the other part under{G5259} heaven{G3772}; so{G3779} shall also{G2532} the Son{G5207} of man{G444} be{G2071}{(G5704)} in{G1722} his{G846} day{G2250}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    for as the lyghtenynge that apereth out of the one parte of the heven and shyneth vnto the other parte of heven: Soo shall the sonne of man be in his dayes.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    for as the lightenynge shyneth aboue from the heauen, and lighteth ouer all that is vnder the heaue, so shal the sonne of ma be in his daye.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For as the lightening that lighteneth out of the one part vnder heauen, shineth vnto the other part vnder heauen, so shall the Sonne of man be in his day.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For as the lyghtnyng, that lyghtneth out of the one part that is vnder heauen, and shyneth vnto the other part which is vnder heauen: so shall the sonne of man be in his daye.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ‹For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one› [part] ‹under heaven, shineth unto the other› [part] ‹under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so will the Son of Man be in his day.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for as the lightning that is lightening out of the one `part' under heaven, to the other part under heaven doth shine, so shall be also the Son of Man in his day;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    for as the lightning, when it lighteneth out of the one part under the heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall the Son of man be in his day.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    for as the lightning, when it lighteneth out of the one part under the heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall the Son of man be in his day.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For as in a thunderstorm the bright light is seen from one end of the sky to the other, so will the Son of man be when his time comes.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so will the Son of Man be in his day.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For just like the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 24:27 : 27 For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
  • Matt 24:30 : 30 Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the peoples of the earth will mourn as they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
  • Zech 9:14 : 14 Then the LORD will appear over them, and His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Sovereign LORD will sound the trumpet and march forth in the storms of the south.
  • Mal 3:1-2 : 1 Behold, I am sending my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. Suddenly, the Lord whom you are seeking will come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight—behold, he is coming, 2
  • 1 Thess 5:2 : 2 For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
  • 2 Thess 2:2 : 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or disturbed, either by a spirit, a message, or a letter seeming to come from us, claiming that the day of the Lord has already come.
  • Jas 5:8 : 8 You too must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near.
  • 2 Pet 3:10 : 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; on that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.
  • Job 37:3-4 : 3 He unleashes it under the whole sky, and His lightning to the edges of the earth. 4 After it, His voice roars; He thunders with His majestic voice, and He does not hold them back when His voice is heard.
  • 2 Thess 2:8 : 8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will destroy with the breath of His mouth and abolish by the splendor of His coming.
  • Matt 25:31 : 31 When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels are with him, he will sit on his glorious throne.
  • Matt 26:64 : 64 Jesus said to him, "You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven."

Similar Verses (AI)

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    26 So if anyone tells you, 'He is in the wilderness,' do not go out; or 'He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it.

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    83%

    30 It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed.

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  • Mark 13:24-26
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    24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;

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    27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

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    74%

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    29 In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—right at the door.

    30 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

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    32 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

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