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Luke 21:20
And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed about with an army, then know that the desolation thereof is at hand.
Luke 21:20 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
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 you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake.
18 But a hair of your head shall not perish.
19 In your patience you shall possess your souls.
20 And when you shall see Jerusalem compassed about with an army, then know that the desolation thereof is at hand.
21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains: and those who are in the midst thereof depart out: and those who are in the countries not enter into it.
22 For these are the days of vengeance, that all things may be fulfilled, that are written.
23 But woe to them that are with child and give suck in those days: for there shall be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people.
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