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Luke 21:36

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So stay alert and keep praying consistently, asking that you'll be found worthy to escape all the chaos that's coming and to actually stand before Jesus himself.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Stay awake spiritually and pray without stopping, you want to be ready when everything goes down.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is delivering a prophetic discourse on the Mount of Olives, warning His disciples about upcoming events like the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple in AD 70 and the signs of the end times. This teaching occurs during the final days of Jesus' earthly ministry, as He prepares His followers for persecution and divine judgment. Specifically, in Luke 21:36, Jesus emphasizes the need for spiritual alertness amid these foretold tribulations.

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