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Luke 13:29

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 13:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they shall come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they shall come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
Luke 13:29 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
26then shall ye begin to say, We did eat and drink in thy presence, and thou didst teach in our streets;
27and he shall say, I tell you, I know not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
28There shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and yourselves cast forth without.
29And they shall come from the east and west, and from the north and south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
30And behold, there are last who shall be first, and there are first who shall be last.
31In that very hour there came certain Pharisees, saying to him, Get thee out, and go hence: for Herod would fain kill thee.
32And he said unto them, Go and say to that fox, Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures to-day and to-morrow, and the third [day] I am perfected.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they shall come, etc.] From all parts the world, from every nation under the heavens; meaning the Gentiles, and which will be a greater aggravation of the punishment of the Jews, and cause still more rage and madness: these shall come from the east and from the west; from the rising of the sun, to the going down of the same, (<234506>Isaiah 45:6, <390111>Malachi 1:11) and from the north, and from the south; from the most distant parts of the world inhabited by men; (see <234305>Isaiah 43:5,6). God has his chosen ones, and Christ has a people in all parts of the world; and therefore his Gospel must be preached to all nations, for the gathering of them in, which will be done in the latter…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 8:11-12. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“They shall sit down in the kingdom of God - Both the kingdom of grace and of glory. Luke 13:30”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“13:29 While many of God’s chosen people, the Israelites, have rejected the gospel, other people . . . from all over the world will respond to God’s offer of salvation and attend the messianic banquet (see 14:15; 17:20; Isa 2:2; 25:6-8; 51:4; 52:10; 55:5; 56:7; 59:19; Mic 4:1-2; Zech 2:13; Mal 1:11).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Gen 28:14; Isa 43:6, Isa 49:6, Isa 54:2, Isa 54:3, Isa 66:18-20; Mal 1:11; Mar 13:27; Act 28:28; Eph 3:6-8; Col 1:6, Col 1:23; Rev 7:9, Rev 7:10 Luke 13:30”
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