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Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
the Week of Proper 6 / Ordinary 11
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Luke 17:24
"When the Son of Man comes again, you will know it. On that day he will shine like lightning flashes across the sky.
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Christian Standard Bible®
For as the lightning flashes from horizon to horizon and lights up the sky, so the Son of Man will be in his day.
For as the lightning flashes from horizon to horizon and lights up the sky, so the Son of Man will be in his day.
King James Version (1611)
For as the lightning that lighteneth out of the one part vnder heauen, shineth vnto the other part vnder heauen: so shall also the Sonne of man be in his day.
For as the lightning that lighteneth out of the one part vnder heauen, shineth vnto the other part vnder heauen: so shall also the Sonne of man be in his day.
King James 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.
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.
English Standard Version
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.
New American Standard Bible
"For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.
"For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.
New Century Version
"When the Son of Man comes again, he will shine like lightning, which flashes across the sky and lights it up from one side to the other.
"When the Son of Man comes again, he will shine like lightning, which flashes across the sky and lights it up from one side to the other.
Amplified Bible
"For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, gives light to the other part of the sky, so [visible] will the Son of Man be in His day.
"For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, gives light to the other part of the sky, so [visible] will the Son of Man be in His day.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.
"For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.
Legacy Standard Bible
For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.
For just like the lightning, when it flashes out of one part of the sky, shines to the other part of the sky, so will the Son of Man be in His day.
Berean Standard Bible
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will be the Son of Man in His day.
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so will be the Son of Man in His day.
Contemporary English Version
The day of the Son of Man will be like lightning flashing across the sky.
The day of the Son of Man will be like lightning flashing across the sky.
Complete Jewish Bible
because the Son of Man in his day will be like lightning that flashes and lights up the sky from one horizon to the other.
because the Son of Man in his day will be like lightning that flashes and lights up the sky from one horizon to the other.
Darby Translation
For as the lightning shines which lightens from [one end] under heaven to [the other end] under heaven, thus shall the Son of man be in his day.
For as the lightning shines which lightens from [one end] under heaven to [the other end] under heaven, thus shall the Son of man be in his day.
Geneva Bible (1587)
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.
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.
George Lamsa Translation
For just as the lightning flashes from the sky, and all under the sky is lightened, such will be the day of the Son of man.
For just as the lightning flashes from the sky, and all under the sky is lightened, such will be the day of the Son of man.
Good News Translation
As the lightning flashes across the sky and lights it up from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.
As the lightning flashes across the sky and lights it up from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.
Lexham English Bible
For just as the lightning shines forth, flashing from one place under heaven to another place under heaven, so the Son of Man will be in his day.
For just as the lightning shines forth, flashing from one place under heaven to another place under heaven, so the Son of Man will be in his day.
Literal Translation
For as the lightning lighting up out of one part under heaven to one part under heaven shines, so also will the Son of Man be in His day.
For as the lightning lighting up out of one part under heaven to one part under heaven shines, so also will the Son of Man be in His day.
American Standard Version
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.
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
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.
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.
Hebrew Names Version
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.
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.
International Standard Version
For just as lightning flashes and shines from one end of the sky to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.in his day">[fn]Matthew 24:27;">[xr]
For just as lightning flashes and shines from one end of the sky to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.in his day">[fn]Matthew 24:27;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
For as the lightning lighteneth from heaven, and illuminateth all beneath the heaven, so shall be the Son of man in his day.
For as the lightning lighteneth from heaven, and illuminateth all beneath the heaven, so shall be the Son of man in his day.
Murdock Translation
For, as the lightning darteth from the heavens, and illuminateth all beneath the heavens; so will the Son of man be, in his day.
For, as the lightning darteth from the heavens, and illuminateth all beneath the heavens; so will the Son of man be, in his day.
Bishop's 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.
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.
English Revised Version
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.
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.
World English Bible
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.
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.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Ior as the lightning that lightneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth to the other part under heaven, so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
Ior as the lightning that lightneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth to the other part under heaven, so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
Weymouth's New Testament
For just as the lightning, when it flashes, shines from one part of the horizon to the opposite part, so will the Son of Man be on His day.
For just as the lightning, when it flashes, shines from one part of the horizon to the opposite part, so will the Son of Man be on His day.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
for as leyt schynynge from vndur heuene schyneth in to tho thingis that ben vndur heuene, so schal mannus sone be in his dai.
for as leyt schynynge from vndur heuene schyneth in to tho thingis that ben vndur heuene, so schal mannus sone be in his dai.
Update Bible Version
for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the heaven, shines to the other part under heaven; so shall the Son of man be in his day.
for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the heaven, shines to the other part under heaven; so shall the Son of man be in his day.
Webster's Bible Translation
For as the lightning that lighteneth from the one [part] under heaven, shineth to the other [part] under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
For as the lightning that lighteneth from the one [part] under heaven, shineth to the other [part] under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
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.
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.
New King James Version
For as the lightning that flashes out of one part under heaven shines to the other part under heaven, so also the Son of Man will be in His day.
For as the lightning that flashes out of one part under heaven shines to the other part under heaven, so also the Son of Man will be in His day.
New Living Translation
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so it will be on the day when the Son of Man comes.
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other, so it will be on the day when the Son of Man comes.
New Life Bible
When the Son of Man comes, He will be as lightning that shines from one part of the sky to the other.
When the Son of Man comes, He will be as lightning that shines from one part of the sky to the other.
New Revised Standard
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be in his day.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For, just as, the lightning, flashing out of the one part under heaven, unto the other part under heaven, shineth, so, shall be, the Son of Man.
For, just as, the lightning, flashing out of the one part under heaven, unto the other part under heaven, shineth, so, shall be, the Son of Man.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For as the lightning that lighteneth from under heaven shineth unto the parts that are under heaven, so shall the Son of man be in his day.
For as the lightning that lighteneth from under heaven shineth unto the parts that are under heaven, so shall the Son of man be in his day.
Revised Standard Version
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of man be in his day.
For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of man be in his day.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
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.
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.
Young's Literal Translation
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;
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;
Miles 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.
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.
Mace New Testament (1729)
for as the lightning flashes from one extremity of the sky to the other, so shall the appearance of the son of man be.
for as the lightning flashes from one extremity of the sky to the other, so shall the appearance of the son of man be.
Simplified Cowboy Version
Just like lightning will light up the sky from horizon to horizon, so it will be when the Top Hand comes ridin' back on his horse.
Just like lightning will light up the sky from horizon to horizon, so it will be when the Top Hand comes ridin' back on his horse.
Contextual Overview
20 Some of the Pharisees asked Jesus, "When will God's kingdom come?" Jesus answered, "God's kingdom is coming, but not in a way that you can see it. 21 People will not say, ‘Look, God's kingdom is here!' or ‘There it is!' No, God's kingdom is here with you." 22 Then Jesus said to his followers, "The time will come when you will want very much to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you will not be able to. 23 People will say to you, ‘Look, there it is!' or ‘Look, here it is!' Stay where you are; don't go away and search. 24 "When the Son of Man comes again, you will know it. On that day he will shine like lightning flashes across the sky. 25 But first, the Son of Man must suffer many things. The people of today will refuse to accept him. 26 "When the Son of Man comes again, it will be the same as it was when Noah lived. 27 People were eating, drinking, and getting married even on the day when Noah entered the boat. Then the flood came and killed them all. 28 "It will be the same as during the time of Lot, when God destroyed Sodom. Those people were eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, and building houses for themselves. 29 They were doing these things even on the day when Lot left town. Then fire and sulfur rained down from the sky and killed them all.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
as: Job 37:3, Job 37:4, Zechariah 9:14, Matthew 24:27
in: Malachi 3:1, Malachi 3:2, Malachi 4:1, Malachi 4:2, Matthew 24:30, Matthew 25:31, Matthew 26:64, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:2, 2 Thessalonians 2:8, James 5:8, 2 Peter 3:10
Reciprocal: Job 36:30 - he Matthew 24:23 - General Mark 13:21 - General Luke 17:20 - observation Luke 17:26 - the days of the Son Luke 17:30 - General Acts 2:5 - under Revelation 18:1 - and the
Cross-References
Genesis 12:4
So Abram left Haran just like the Lord said, and Lot went with him. Abram was 75 years old when he left Haran.
So Abram left Haran just like the Lord said, and Lot went with him. Abram was 75 years old when he left Haran.
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said, "I am God All-Powerful. Obey me and live the right way.
When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said, "I am God All-Powerful. Obey me and live the right way.
Genesis 17:17
Abraham bowed his face to the ground to show he respected God. But he laughed and said to himself, "I am 100 years old. I cannot have a son, and Sarah is 90 years old. She cannot have a child."
Abraham bowed his face to the ground to show he respected God. But he laughed and said to himself, "I am 100 years old. I cannot have a son, and Sarah is 90 years old. She cannot have a child."
Genesis 17:19
God said, "No, I said that your wife Sarah will have a son. You will name him Isaac. I will make my agreement with him that will continue forever with all his descendants.
God said, "No, I said that your wife Sarah will have a son. You will name him Isaac. I will make my agreement with him that will continue forever with all his descendants.
Genesis 17:20
"You mentioned Ishmael, and I heard you. I will bless him, and he will have many children. He will be the father of twelve great leaders. His family will become a great nation.
"You mentioned Ishmael, and I heard you. I will bless him, and he will have many children. He will be the father of twelve great leaders. His family will become a great nation.
Romans 4:11
Abraham was circumcised later to show that God accepted him. His circumcision was proof that he was right with God through faith before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the father of all those who believe but are not circumcised. They believe and are accepted as people who are right with God.
Abraham was circumcised later to show that God accepted him. His circumcision was proof that he was right with God through faith before he was circumcised. So Abraham is the father of all those who believe but are not circumcised. They believe and are accepted as people who are right with God.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For as the lightning that lighteneth out of the one [part] under heaven,.... The Syriac version reads, "out of heaven", and the Arabic version, "in heaven"; which is the seat of lightning, and from whence it arises:
and shineth unto the other part under heaven; enlightens the earth, which is under the heaven: though the sense of the words, as they lie in the original text, seems to be, that as the lightning lightens at one end of the heavens, and shines to the other; which is done at once, in a moment, in a twinkling of the eye, and to which agrees the Ethiopic version;
so shall also the son of man be in his day: which is not to be understood of the swift progress of the Gospel, after his resurrection and ascension, and the pouring forth of his Spirit; but of his sudden coming, first to take vengeance on the Jewish nation for their rejection of him, and then at the last day, to judge both quick and dead. By his day, is meant his kingdom and glory, or his appearance with power, and great glory: Thus we read f for Solomon,
בשעתו, "in his hour", that is, in his glory, in the time of his kingdom, when he was in his greatest magnificence.
f Misna Bava Metzia, c. 7. sect. 1. & Jarchi & Bartenora in ib. Vid. Shirhashirim Rabba, fol. 15. 4. & 16. 1.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
And they shall say ... - Many false Christs, according to Josephus, appeared about that time, attempting to lead away the people. See the notes at Matthew 24:23-27.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Luke 17:24. As the lightning, that lighteneth — See this particularly explained, Matthew 24:27-28.
