New International Version I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. New Living Translation Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God. English Standard Version No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Berean Standard Bible No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. Berean Literal Bible No, I say to you⁺; but unless you⁺ repent, you⁺ will all likewise perish. King James Bible I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. New King James Version I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish. New American Standard Bible No, I tell you, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. NASB 1995 “I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. NASB 1977 “I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Legacy Standard Bible I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. Amplified Bible I tell you, no; but unless you repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways and live changed lives], you will all likewise perish. Berean Annotated Bible No, I tell you⁺. But unless you⁺ repent, you⁺ too will all perish. Christian Standard Bible No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well. Holman Christian Standard Bible No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as well! American Standard Version I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish. Contemporary English Version Not at all! But you can be sure that if you don't turn back to God, every one of you will also be killed. English Revised Version I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish. GOD'S WORD® Translation No! I can guarantee that they weren't. But if you don't turn to God and change the way you think and act, then you, too, will all die. Good News Translation No indeed! And I tell you that if you do not turn from your sins, you will all die as they did. International Standard Version Absolutely not, I tell you! But if you don't repent, then you, too, will all die. NET Bible No, I tell you! But unless you repent, you will all perish as well! New Heart English Bible I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way. Webster's Bible Translation I tell you, No; but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Weymouth New Testament I tell you, certainly not. On the contrary, if you are not penitent you will all perish as they did. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNo, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. World English Bible I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNo—I say to you, but if you may not convert, even so will all you perish. Berean Literal Bible No, I say to you⁺; but unless you⁺ repent, you⁺ will all likewise perish. Young's Literal Translation No -- I say to you, but, if ye may not reform, all ye even so shall perish. Smith's Literal Translation No, I say to you: but except ye should change the mind, ye shall all likewise perish. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNo, I say to you: but unless you shall do penance, you shall all likewise perish. Catholic Public Domain Version No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish similarly. New American Bible By no means! But I tell you, if you do not repent, you will all perish as they did! New Revised Standard Version No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNo; but I say to you, that all of you also, if you do not repent, you will perish in the same way. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “No, but I say to you, all of you also shall likewise be destroyed unless you repent.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentI tell you, No; but unless you repent, you shall all likewise perish. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament I tell you, No: for except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Mace New Testament I tell you, no: and except you repent, you shall all likewise perish. Weymouth New Testament I tell you, certainly not. On the contrary, if you are not penitent you will all perish as they did. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A Call to Repentance…2To this He replied, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered this fate? 3No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish. 4Or those eighteen who were killed when the tower of Siloam collapsed on them: Do you think that they were more sinful than all the others living in Jerusalem?… Cross References No, I tell you. John 9:2-3 and His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” / Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. Matthew 7:1-2 “Do not judge, or you will be judged. / For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Romans 2:1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. But unless you repent, Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Acts 17:30 Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. you too will all perish. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, Ezekiel 18:30-32 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. Matthew 3:2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Matthew 9:13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Jeremiah 18:7-8 At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. Mark 1:15 “The time is fulfilled,” He said, “and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” Treasury of Scripture I tell you, No: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish. except. Luke 13:5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 24:47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Matthew 3:2,10-12 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand… ye shall. Luke 19:42-44 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes… Luke 21:22-24 For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled… Luke 23:28-30 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children… Jump to Previous Changed Contrary End Except Hearts Likewise Manner Penitent Perish Reform Repent Unless WayJump to Next Changed Contrary End Except Hearts Likewise Manner Penitent Perish Reform Repent Unless WayLuke 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. No, I tell you. Jesus rejects the assumption that the Galileans killed by Pilate suffered because they were worse sinners than other people. Their violent deaths were not proof of greater guilt before God. Jhn 9:2-3 “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents,”… But unless you repent, All people stand in need of turning from sin to God. Repentance (metanoia, a change of mind or turning away from sin) involves more than regret; it is a change of heart that results in a changed life. Act 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped… you too will all perish. Jesus warns that those who remain unrepentant face judgment. The warning carried urgency for His hearers and ultimately points to the final judgment and eternal loss. Jhn 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing the crowd, emphasizing the necessity of repentance. 2. Galileans Earlier in the chapter, Jesus refers to the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices, using this event to teach about repentance. 3. Jerusalem The city where Jesus is teaching, a central place in His ministry and a symbol of spiritual significance. 4. Pilate The Roman governor mentioned in the context, known for his harsh rule and involvement in the crucifixion of Jesus. 5. Tower of Siloam Another event Jesus references, where a tower fell and killed eighteen people, illustrating the unpredictability of life and the urgency of repentance. Teaching Points The Urgency of RepentanceJesus emphasizes that repentance is not optional but essential for avoiding spiritual destruction. This urgency is underscored by the unpredictability of life events. Repentance as a Personal Responsibility Each individual is called to examine their own life and turn away from sin. Repentance is a personal decision and responsibility. Repentance and God's Mercy While the call to repent is serious, it is also an invitation to experience God's mercy and forgiveness. God desires that none should perish. The Universality of Sin and Need for Repentance Jesus' message is clear that all have sinned and need to repent, not just those who have experienced tragedy or judgment. Repentance as a Continuous Process Repentance is not a one-time event but a continual turning towards God and away from sin, aligning with His will daily. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 13:3?2. How does Luke 13:3 emphasize the necessity of repentance for salvation? 3. What does "unless you repent" in Luke 13:3 reveal about God's expectations? 4. How does Luke 13:3 connect with the call to repentance in Acts 3:19? 5. In what ways can we practice daily repentance as taught in Luke 13:3? 6. How can Luke 13:3 guide our conversations about repentance with others? 7. What does "unless you repent, you too will all perish" mean in Luke 13:3? 8. How does Luke 13:3 define repentance in a Christian context? 9. Why is repentance emphasized so strongly in Luke 13:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 13? Luke 13:3 dismantles the myth that disaster only strikes the exceptionally sinful and replaces it with a sweeping, urgent call for every person to repent. Jesus’ emphatic “No” levels humanity under the same need; His “unless” introduces the sole remedy—repentance; His warning of perishing highlights the eternal stakes. The verse presses each reader to turn to Christ while God’s gracious invitation still stands. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek No,οὐχί (ouchi) Adverb Strong's 3780: By no means, not at all. Intensive of ou; not indeed. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. But ἀλλ’ (all’) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. unless ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. you repent, μετανοῆτε (metanoēte) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3340: From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider. you too will all perish. ἀπολεῖσθε (apoleisthe) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 622: From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. 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