Luke 13:29
New International Version
People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God.

New Living Translation
And people will come from all over the world—from east and west, north and south—to take their places in the Kingdom of God.

English Standard Version
And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God.

Berean Standard Bible
People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

Berean Literal Bible
And they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline in the kingdom of God.

King James Bible
And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

New King James Version
They will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down in the kingdom of God.

New American Standard Bible
And they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

NASB 1995
“And they will come from east and west and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

NASB 1977
“And they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they will come from east and west and from north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

Amplified Bible
And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and they will sit down [and feast at the table] in the kingdom of God.

Christian Standard Bible
They will come from east and west, from north and south, to share the banquet in the kingdom of God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will come from east and west, from north and south, and recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

American Standard Version
And they shall come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

Contemporary English Version
People will come from all directions and sit down to feast in God's kingdom.

English Revised Version
And they shall come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
People will come from all over the world and will eat in the kingdom of God.

Good News Translation
People will come from the east and the west, from the north and the south, and sit down at the feast in the Kingdom of God.

International Standard Version
People will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will eat in the kingdom of God.

Majority Standard Bible
People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God.

NET Bible
Then people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and take their places at the banquet table in the kingdom of God.

New Heart English Bible
They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in the Kingdom of God.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they will come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and will sit down in the kingdom of God.

Weymouth New Testament
They will come from east and west, from north and south, and will sit down at the banquet in the Kingdom of God.

World English Bible
They will come from the east, west, north, and south, and will sit down in God’s Kingdom.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline in the Kingdom of God,

Berean Literal Bible
And they will come from east and west, and from north and south, and will recline in the kingdom of God.

Young's Literal Translation
and they shall come from east and west, and from north and south, and shall recline in the reign of God,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they shall come from the risings, and the settings, and from north, and south, and they shall recline in the kingdom of God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And there shall come from the east and the west, and the north and the south; and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they will arrive from the East, and the West, and the North, and the South; and they will recline at table in the kingdom of God.

New American Bible
And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and will recline at table in the kingdom of God.

New Revised Standard Version
Then people will come from east and west, from north and south, and will eat in the kingdom of God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they will come from the east and from the west, and from the south and from the north, and sit down in the kingdom of God.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And they shall come from The East and from The West and from The South and from The North and they shall recline in the Kingdom of God.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they shall come from the east and the west, and from the north and the south, and shall recline at table in the kingdom of God.

Godbey New Testament
And they will come from the east and west, and the north and south, and will sit down in the kingdom of God.

Haweis New Testament
And they shall come from the east, and west, and from north, and south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

Mace New Testament
yet some shall come from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south, and shall be entertain'd in the kingdom of God.

Weymouth New Testament
They will come from east and west, from north and south, and will sit down at the banquet in the Kingdom of God.

Worrell New Testament
And they will come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall recline at table in the Kingdom of God.

Worsley New Testament
Yea they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Narrow Door
28There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth when you see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are thrown out. 29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will recline at the table in the kingdom of God. 30And indeed, some who are last will be first, and some who are first will be last.”…

Cross References
Matthew 8:11
I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.

Isaiah 43:5-6
Do not be afraid, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west. / I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—

Revelation 7:9
After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.

Psalm 107:3
and gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 24:31
And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.

Isaiah 49:12
Behold, they will come from far away, from the north and from the west, and from the land of Aswan.”

Acts 10:34-35
Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

Romans 15:9-12
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ...

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Zechariah 8:22-23
And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

Matthew 22:9-10
Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.’ / So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.

Isaiah 60:3-4
Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. / Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm.

Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.

John 10:16
I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.


Treasury of Scripture

And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

Genesis 28:14
And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.

Isaiah 43:6
I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;

Isaiah 49:6
And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

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Luke 13
1. Jesus preaches repentance upon the punishment of the Galilaeans and others.
6. The fruitless fig tree may not stand.
10. He heals the crooked woman;
18. shows the powerful working of the word, by the parable of the grain of mustard seed,
20. and of leaven;
22. exhorts to enter in at the strait gate;
31. and reproves Herod and Jerusalem.














People will come
This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity and universality of God's kingdom. The Greek word for "people" here is "ἄνθρωποι" (anthrōpoi), which generally refers to human beings without distinction. This suggests that the invitation to God's kingdom is extended to all humanity, transcending ethnic, cultural, and social barriers. Historically, this would have been a radical concept for Jesus' Jewish audience, who often viewed themselves as God's chosen people. The phrase underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him (Genesis 12:3).

from east and west and north and south
This geographical imagery signifies the global reach of the Gospel. The directions "east," "west," "north," and "south" are not just literal but also symbolic of the entirety of the earth. In the ancient world, these directions represented the known world, and their inclusion here indicates that the kingdom of God is not limited to a specific region or people. This echoes the prophetic vision found in Isaiah 43:5-6, where God promises to gather His people from all directions. It also prefigures the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations.

and will recline at the table
The act of reclining at a table is a cultural reference to the practice of dining in the ancient Near East, where guests would recline on couches during a meal. This imagery is significant because it conveys a sense of intimacy, fellowship, and honor. In the context of a banquet, reclining at the table signifies acceptance and belonging. Theologically, this phrase points to the Messianic Banquet, a common Jewish eschatological image where the righteous would feast with the Messiah in the age to come. It is a powerful metaphor for the joy and communion that believers will experience in God's kingdom.

in the kingdom of God
The "kingdom of God" is a central theme in Jesus' teaching, representing God's sovereign rule and reign. The Greek word "βασιλεία" (basileia) can refer to both the reign of God and the realm over which He reigns. In this context, it signifies the eschatological reality where God's will is perfectly realized. Historically, the Jewish expectation of the kingdom was often nationalistic and political, but Jesus redefines it as a spiritual kingdom that transcends earthly boundaries. This kingdom is both a present reality, as believers live under God's rule, and a future hope, as they anticipate its full consummation. The verse invites believers to look forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises and to live in light of that hope.

Verse 29. - And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. Instead of "shall sit down," a clearer and more accurate rendering would be, shall recline as at a banquet. This image of the heaven-life as a banquet, at which the great Hebrew patriarchs were was a well-known one in popular Hebrew teaching. There is an unmistakable reference to Isaiah 45:6 and Isaiah 49:12 in this announcement of comers to the great banquet of heaven from all the four quarters of the globe. This completes the answer to the question. It forbids any limitation to the numbers of the saved. It distinctly includes in those blessed ranks men from all parts of the far isles of the Gentiles.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[People] will come
ἥξουσιν (hēxousin)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2240: To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.

from
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

east
ἀνατολῶν (anatolōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 395: From anatello; a rising of light, i.e. Dawn; by implication, the east.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

west
δυσμῶν (dysmōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 1424: A setting (of the sun), hence: the West. From duno; the sun-set, i.e. the western region.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

north
βορρᾶ (borra)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1005: The north wind, hence: the North. Of uncertain derivation; the north.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

south,
νότου (notou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3558: The south wind, the South. Of uncertain affinity; the south(-west) wind; by extension, the southern quarter itself.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

will recline at the table
ἀνακλιθήσονται (anaklithēsontai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 347: To lay upon, lean against, lay down, make to recline; pass: I lie back, recline. From ana and klino; to lean back.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῇ (tē)
Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

kingdom
βασιλείᾳ (basileia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.

of God.
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.


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