Luke 21:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 21:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 21:28 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 21:28 — KJV
“And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.”
— Luke 21:28 (KJV)
Luke 21:28 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 21:28
“And it shall come to pass, when ye shall say, Wherefore doeth the LORD our God all these things unto us? then shalt thou answer them, Like as ye have forsaken me, and served strange gods in your land, so shall ye serve strangers in a land that is not yours.”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:28: these, things, come
“So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:28: these, things, come
“So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:28: these, things, come
“And it shall come to pass, when all these things are come upon thee, the blessing and the curse, which I have set before thee, and thou shalt call them to mind among all the nations, whither the LORD thy God hath driven thee,”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:28: these, things, come
“And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they perceived that this work was wrought of our God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:28: these, things, pass
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