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Luke 21:31

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So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.
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  1. James 5:9Rank 1 from verse 31
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    9Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

  2. Hebrews 10:37Rank 2 from verse 31
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    37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

  3. 1 Peter 4:7Rank 3 from verse 31
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    7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

  4. Luke 12:51–57Rank 4 from verse 31
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    51Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

    52For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.

    53The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

    54¶ And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

    55And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.

    56Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

    57Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

  5. Matthew 16:1–4Rank 5 from verse 31
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    1THE Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

    2He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.

    3And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

    4A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

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Luke 21:31

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likewise

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Sense 1: In the same, similar, or corresponding manner. Sense 2: In a matching case.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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know

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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.

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kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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nigh

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Near or close in place, time, relationship, kinship, condition, access, or degree; approaching, drawing close, at hand, or almost.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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hand

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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.

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30When they now shoot forth, ye see and know of your own selves that summer is now nigh at hand.

31So likewise ye, when ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.

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32Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.

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