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Luke 21:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, that's your sign — total destruction is about to happen.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the warning signs are impossible to miss if you're actually paying attention.

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