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Luke 21:36 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Watchll ye
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
agrupneo (Greek #69)
to be sleepless, i.e. keep awake
KJV usage: watch.
Pronounce: ag-roop-neh'-o
Origin: ultimately from 1 (as negative particle) and 5258
therefore
oun (Greek #3767)
(adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
KJV usage: and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
Pronounce: oon
Origin: apparently a primary word
, and pray
deomai (Greek #1189)
to beg (as binding oneself), i.e. petition
KJV usage: beseech, pray (to), make request. Compare 4441.
Pronounce: deh'-om-ahee
Origin: middle voice of 1210
always
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
, that
kairos (Greek #2540)
an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
KJV usage: X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare 5550.
Pronounce: kahee-ros'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
ye may be accountedn worthy
kataxioo (Greek #2661)
to deem entirely deserving
KJV usage: (ac-)count worthy.
Pronounce: kat-ax-ee-o'-o
Origin: from 2596 and 515
to escape
ekpheugo (Greek #1628)
to flee out
KJV usage: escape, flee.
Pronounce: ek-fyoo'-go
Origin: from 1537 and 5343
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
these things
tauta (Greek #5023)
these things
KJV usage: + afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Pronounce: tow'-tah
Origin: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of 3778
that shall
mello (Greek #3195)
to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation)
KJV usage: about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.
Pronounce: mel'-lo
Origin: a strengthened form of 3199 (through the idea of expectation)
come to pass
ginomai (Greek #1096)
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
KJV usage: arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
Pronounce: ghin'-om-ahee
Origin: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
too stand
histemi (Greek #2476)
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare 5087.
Pronounce: his'-tay-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary στάω (stah'-o) (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses)
before
emprosthen (Greek #1715)
in front of (in place (literally or figuratively) or time)
KJV usage: against, at, before, (in presence, sight) of.
Pronounce: em'-pros-then
Origin: from 1722 and 4314
p the Son
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
huios (Greek #5207)
a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship
KJV usage: child, foal, son.
Pronounce: hwee-os'
Origin: apparently a primary word
of man
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
anthropos (Greek #444)
man-faced, i.e. a human being
KJV usage: certain, man.
Pronounce: anth'-ro-pos
Origin: from 435 and ὤψ (the countenance; from 3700)
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Acts 4:3• 3and they laid hands on them, and put them in ward till the morrow; for it was already evening. (Acts 4:3)
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Acts 5:18• 18and laid hands on the apostles and put them in the public prison. (Acts 5:18)
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Acts 12:4• 4whom having seized he put in prison, having delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep, purposing after the passover to bring him out to the people. (Acts 12:4)
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Acts 16:24• 24who, having received such a charge, cast them into the inner prison, and secured their feet to the stocks. (Acts 16:24)
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Rev. 2:10• 10Fear nothing of what thou art about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give to thee the crown of life. (Rev. 2:10)
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Luke 20:35• 35but they who are counted worthy to have part in that world, and the resurrection from among the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; (Luke 20:35)
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Psa. 1:5• 5Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. (Psa. 1:5)
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Jude 24• 24But to him that is able to keep you without stumbling, and to set you with exultation blameless before his glory, (Jude 24)

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The Son of Man

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Ministry on This Verse

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Watch.
Luke 12:37‑40• 37Blessed are those bondmen whom the lord on coming shall find watching; verily I say unto you, that he will gird himself and make them recline at table, and coming up will serve them.
 38And if he come in the second watch, and come in the third watch, and find them thus, blessed are those bondmen.
 39But this know, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be dug through.
 40And ye therefore, be *ye* ready, for in the hour in which ye do not think it, the Son of man comes. (Luke 12:37‑40)
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Matt. 24:42• 42Watch therefore, for ye know not in what hour your Lord comes. (Matt. 24:42)
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Matt. 25:13• 13Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour. (Matt. 25:13)
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Matt. 26:41• 41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is ready, but the flesh weak. (Matt. 26:41)
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Mark 13:33,37• 33Take heed, watch and pray, for ye do not know when the time is:
 37But what I say to you, I say to all, Watch. (Mark 13:33,37)
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1 Cor. 16:13• 13Be vigilant; stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like men; be strong. (1 Cor. 16:13)
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2 Tim. 4:5• 5But *thou*, be sober in all things, bear evils, do the work of an evangelist, fill up the full measure of thy ministry. (2 Tim. 4:5)
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1 Peter 4:7• 7But the end of all things is drawn nigh: be sober therefore, and be watchful unto prayers; (1 Peter 4:7)
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1 Peter 5:8• 8Be vigilant, watch. Your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8)
pray.
Luke 18:1• 1And he spoke also a parable to them to the purport that they should always pray and not faint, (Luke 18:1)
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Job 27:10• 10Doth he delight himself in the Almighty? will he at all times call upon +God? (Job 27:10)
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Acts 10:2• 2pious, and fearing God with all his house, both giving much alms to the people, and supplicating God continually, (Acts 10:2)
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Eph. 6:18‑19• 18praying at all seasons, with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching unto this very thing with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints;
 19and for me in order that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the glad tidings, (Eph. 6:18‑19)
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Col. 4:2• 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; (Col. 4:2)
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1 Thess. 5:17• 17pray unceasingly; (1 Thess. 5:17)
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Luke 20:35• 35but they who are counted worthy to have part in that world, and the resurrection from among the dead, neither marry nor are given in marriage; (Luke 20:35)
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2 Thess. 1:5‑6• 5a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that ye should be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for the sake of which ye also suffer;
 6if at least it is a righteous thing with God to render tribulation to those that trouble you, (2 Thess. 1:5‑6)
stand.
Psa. 1:5• 5Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. (Psa. 1:5)
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Mal. 3:2• 2But who shall endure the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? For he will be like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' lye. (Mal. 3:2)
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Eph. 6:13‑14• 13For this reason take to you the panoply of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having accomplished all things, to stand.
 14Stand therefore, having girt about your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, (Eph. 6:13‑14)
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1 John 2:28• 28And now, children, abide in him, that if he be manifested we may have boldness, and not be put to shame from before him at his coming. (1 John 2:28)
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Jude 24• 24But to him that is able to keep you without stumbling, and to set you with exultation blameless before his glory, (Jude 24)
• Supposing the faithfulness of those whom He was personally addressing, the hope awakened by His words would be fulfilled in a more excellent manner in His heavenly presence in the day of glory. (“Luke 21” by J.N. Darby)
• It is very possible to be occupied so much with the doings of dictators and the progress of world movements that the coming of the Lord is obscured in our minds. The word for us is, “Watch ye therefore, and pray always.” Then shall we be thoroughly awake, and ready to greet the Lord when He comes. (“Luke 21” by F.B. Hole)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Watch therefore, praying at every season, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things which are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

W. Kelly Translation

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But watcha, at every season praying that ye may be deemed worthyb to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

WK Translation Notes

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The Edd. read "But watch." Some MSS. have "Watch therefore" as the T. R.
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Some Edd. read "may be deemed worthy." Others adopt "may have strength."