Bible Strands
Luke 17:30
It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to his disciples immediately after recounting the destruction of Sodom and before issuing practical warnings about the coming crisis. He addresses them in the context of teaching about the sudden future day of divine intervention.
The words — ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) = day; ἔσται (estai) = will be. The text literally states that the future event will occur on that specific day of revelation.
The thread — The revelation of the Son of Man connects to the future appearing of Christ in 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:7, and Revelation 1:7. These passages similarly tie divine revelation to sudden, visible intervention.
Why it lands — The text demands immediate readiness rather than attachment to current possessions or routines. It requires the reader to recognize that sudden divine action will override all earthly plans.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
Cross-references
- 2 Thessalonians 1:7 and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
- 1 Corinthians 1:7 Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
- Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.
- Matthew 24:3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
- Mark 13:26 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
- Luke 21:27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
- Luke 21:34 But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
- 1 Peter 1:7 so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 1:13 Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.