Luke 13:5

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 13:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Luke 13:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 13

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I tell you, nay, etc.] I affirm it, and you may depend upon it, they were not greater sinners than others: though such a melancholy accident befell them, not without the providence of God: but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish; or perish in the same manner; that is, shall be buried under the ruins of the city and temple of Jerusalem, when one stone should not be left upon another; just as these eighteen men were buried under the ruins of the tower of Siloam, of which it was a pledge and emblem; and accordingly great numbers of them did perish in the temple, and were buried under the ruins of it f413.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I tell you, Nay - It is improper to suppose that those on whom heavy judgments fall in this world are the worst of people. This is not a world of retribution. Often the most wicked are suffered to prosper here, and their punishment is reserved for another world; while the righteous are called to suffer much, and “appear” to be under the sore displeasure of God, Psalms 73:0. This only we know, that the wicked will not always escape; that God is just; and that none who do suffer here or hereafter, suffer more than they deserve. In the future world, all that seems to be unequal here will be made equal and plain. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“except: Luk 13:3; Isa 28:10-13; Eze 18:30 Luke 13:6”
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