Luke 21:22
New International Version
For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written.

New Living Translation
For those will be days of God’s vengeance, and the prophetic words of the Scriptures will be fulfilled.

English Standard Version
for these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

Berean Standard Bible
For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

Berean Literal Bible
For these are the days of avenging, to fulfill all things having been written.

King James Bible
For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

New King James Version
For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

New American Standard Bible
because these are days of punishment, so that all things which have been written will be fulfilled.

NASB 1995
because these are days of vengeance, so that all things which are written will be fulfilled.

NASB 1977
because these are days of vengeance, in order that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Legacy Standard Bible
because these are days of vengeance, so that all things which are written will be fulfilled.

Amplified Bible
for these are days of vengeance [of rendering full justice or satisfaction], so that all things which are written will be fulfilled.

Christian Standard Bible
because these are days of vengeance to fulfill all the things that are written.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
because these are days of vengeance to fulfill all the things that are written.

American Standard Version
For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Contemporary English Version
This time of punishment is what is written about in the Scriptures.

English Revised Version
For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This will be a time of vengeance. Everything that is written about it will come true.

Good News Translation
For those will be 'The Days of Punishment,' to make come true all that the Scriptures say.

International Standard Version
because these are the days of vengeance when all that is written will be fulfilled.

Majority Standard Bible
For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

NET Bible
because these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written.

New Heart English Bible
For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Webster's Bible Translation
For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Weymouth New Testament
For those are the days of vengeance and of fulfilling all that is written.

World English Bible
For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
because these are days of vengeance, to fulfill all things that have been written.

Berean Literal Bible
For these are the days of avenging, to fulfill all things having been written.

Young's Literal Translation
because these are days of vengeance, to fulfil all things that have been written.

Smith's Literal Translation
For these are the days of vengeance, that all things having been written, should be completed.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For these are the days of vengeance, that all things may be fulfilled, that are written.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For these are the days of retribution, so that all things may be fulfilled, which have been written.

New American Bible
for these days are the time of punishment when all the scriptures are fulfilled.

New Revised Standard Version
for these are days of vengeance, as a fulfillment of all that is written.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For these are the days of vengeance, so that everything which is written must be fulfilled.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
These are the days of vengeance, to fulfill everything whatsoever that has been written.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For these are the days of vengeance, that all things that are written may be fulfilled.

Godbey New Testament
Because these are the days of vengeance, to fill up all things which have been written.

Haweis New Testament
For these are the days of vengeance, when all things which are written shall be fulfilled.

Mace New Testament
for this is the time of vengeance, when all that is writ, shall be accomplished.

Weymouth New Testament
For those are the days of vengeance and of fulfilling all that is written.

Worrell New Testament
because these are days of vengeance, that all the things written may be fulfilled.

Worsley New Testament
For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Destruction of Jerusalem
21Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. 22For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. 23How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.…

Cross References
Daniel 9:26-27
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. / And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him.”

Matthew 24:15-22
So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. / Let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve anything from his house. ...

Mark 13:14-20
So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. / Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house. / And let no one in the field return for his cloak. ...

Isaiah 34:8
For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

Jeremiah 30:7
How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it.

Zechariah 11:1-3
Open your doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may consume your cedars! / Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen; the majestic trees are ruined! Wail, O oaks of Bashan, for the dense forest has been cut down! / Listen to the wailing of the shepherds, for their glory is in ruins. Listen to the roaring of the young lions, for the thickets of the Jordan are destroyed.

Revelation 6:17
For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”

Isaiah 63:4
For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come.

Hosea 9:7
The days of punishment have come; the days of retribution have arrived—let Israel know it. The prophet is called a fool, and the inspired man insane, because of the greatness of your iniquity and hostility.

Daniel 12:1
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.

Matthew 23:36
Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation.

Ezekiel 5:9
Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again.

Zephaniah 1:15-18
That day will be a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of destruction and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, / a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. / I will bring such distress on mankind that they will walk like the blind, because they have sinned against the LORD. Their blood will be poured out like dust and their flesh like dung. ...

Revelation 16:14
These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty.

Jeremiah 46:10
For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates.


Treasury of Scripture

For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.

the days.

Isaiah 34:8
For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.

Isaiah 61:2
To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

Jeremiah 51:6
Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and deliver every man his soul: be not cut off in her iniquity; for this is the time of the LORD'S vengeance; he will render unto her a recompence.

all.

Leviticus 26:14-33
But if ye will not hearken unto me, and will not do all these commandments; …

Deuteronomy 28:15-68
But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: …

Deuteronomy 29:19-28
And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst: …

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For these are the days
This phrase sets a definitive time frame, indicating a specific period marked by significant events. In the Greek, "ἡμέραι" (hēmerai) refers to "days," which can symbolize a period of divine intervention or judgment. Historically, this points to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, a pivotal moment in Jewish history. Theologically, it underscores God's sovereign control over time and history, reminding believers that God’s plans unfold in His perfect timing.

of vengeance
The Greek word "ἐκδίκησις" (ekdikēsis) translates to "vengeance" or "retribution." This term conveys the idea of divine justice being executed. In the biblical context, vengeance is not about human revenge but about God's righteous judgment against sin and rebellion. This reflects the holiness and justice of God, who must address sin to uphold His righteousness. It serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from God.

to fulfill
The Greek word "πληρωθῆναι" (plērōthēnai) means "to fulfill" or "to complete." This indicates that the events occurring are not random but are part of God's predetermined plan. The fulfillment of prophecy is a recurring theme in Scripture, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His word. It reassures believers that God is in control and that His promises and warnings will come to pass.

all that is written
This phrase emphasizes the authority and reliability of Scripture. The Greek "γεγραμμένα" (gegrammena) refers to what has been "written" or "recorded," pointing to the prophetic writings of the Old Testament. It highlights the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, showing that the events of Jesus' time were foretold by the prophets. This serves as a call to trust in the Scriptures, as they are the divinely inspired word of God, providing guidance, warning, and hope for believers.

(22) These be the days of vengeance.--The words answer to the "great tribulation" of St. Matthew and St. Mark, and seem, as indeed does St. Luke's report of the discourse throughout, to be of the nature of a paraphrase. The word "vengeance" may have been chosen, on this view, in allusive reference to the teaching of Luke 18:7-8. It may be noted as one which, though not exclusively used by them, is yet characteristic both of St. Luke and St. Paul (Romans 12:19; 2Corinthians 7:11; and 2Thessalonians 1:8). The reference to the "things which are (better, have been) written," is peculiar to St. Luke.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

these
αὗταί (hautai)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

are
εἰσιν (eisin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

[the] days
ἡμέραι (hēmerai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

of vengeance,
ἐκδικήσεως (ekdikēseōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1557: (a) a defense, avenging, vindication, vengeance, (b) full (complete) punishment. From ekdikeo; vindication, retribution.

to fulfill
πλησθῆναι (plēsthēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 4130: To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to 'fill' (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.

all
πάντα (panta)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

that is written.
γεγραμμένα (gegrammena)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.


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