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Luke 21:20
But when ye see Jerusalem encompassed with armies, then know that its desolation is drawn nigh.
Luke 21:20 · Darby Bible
Luke 21:20 in other translations
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
“But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.
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In context
17 and ye will be hated of all for my name's sake.
18 And a hair of your head shall in no wise perish.
19 By your patient endurance gain your souls.
20 But when ye see Jerusalem encompassed with armies, then know that its desolation is drawn nigh.
21 Then let those who are in Judaea flee to the mountains, and those who are in the midst of it depart out, and those who are in the country not enter into it;
22 for these are days of avenging, that all the things that are written may be accomplished.
23 But woe to them that are with child and to them who give suck in those days, for there shall be great distress upon the land and wrath upon this people.
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