New International Version I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” New Living Translation No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will perish, too.” 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 likewise 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 die. English Revised Version I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise 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 do not repent you will all perish just 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, all you will perish in like manner.” 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 in like manner shall perish.' Smith's Literal Translation No, I say: but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNo, I say to you; but except you do penance, you shall all likewise perish. Catholic Public Domain Version No, I tell you. But if you do not 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 just as they did.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNo, but I say to you, that unless you repent, all of you will perish like them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “No, but I say to you, unless you repent, all of you shall be destroyed like they were.” 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: but 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 do not repent you will all perish just as they did." Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context A Call to Repentance…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? 5No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” 6Then Jesus told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any.… Cross References No, I tell you. Luke 12:51 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division. John 9:3 Jesus answered, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the works of God would be displayed in him. Romans 9:14 What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Certainly not! But unless you repent, Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, 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 8:24 That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” 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. 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.” 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! Matthew 12:41 The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. Acts 2:38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 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. Revelation 2:5 Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. 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. Treasury of Scripture I tell you, No: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish. except. Luke 13:3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Isaiah 28:10-13 For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little: … Ezekiel 18:30 Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. Jump to Previous Changed Contrary End Except Hearts Likewise Manner Perish Reform Repent Unless WayJump to Next Changed Contrary End Except Hearts Likewise Manner 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 belief that those who suffered were greater sinners than others. Their tragic deaths were not proof of unusual guilt before God. Luk 12:51 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth?… But unless you repent, He turns the question from the sins of others to the need for every person to turn from sin and submit to God. Mat 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent… you too will all perish.” Apart from repentance, all remain under God’s judgment. The warning reaches beyond sudden physical death to the final loss awaiting those who refuse God’s call. Jhn 8:24 That is why I told you that you would die in your sins.… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing the crowd, emphasizing the necessity of repentance. 2. The Crowd The audience to whom Jesus is speaking, likely consisting of Jews who were familiar with the recent events Jesus refers to earlier in the chapter. 3. Galileans Mentioned earlier in the chapter, they were victims of Pilate's brutality, which Jesus uses as a teaching moment. 4. Jerusalem The city where these teachings are taking place, a central location for Jesus' ministry and eventual crucifixion. 5. Pilate The Roman governor who had mingled the blood of Galileans with their sacrifices, an event that prompts Jesus' teaching on repentance. Teaching Points The Urgency of RepentanceJesus emphasizes that repentance is not optional but essential for avoiding spiritual destruction. This urgency is a call to examine our lives and turn away from sin. Repentance as a Continuous Process The Greek word for "repent" (metanoe?) implies a change of mind and heart. It is not a one-time event but a continual turning towards God. Equality in Sinfulness Jesus' message underscores that all are equally in need of repentance, regardless of their perceived righteousness or the severity of their sins. Avoiding Complacency The warning to repent challenges believers to avoid complacency in their spiritual lives, recognizing that spiritual growth requires ongoing transformation. God's Mercy and Justice While the call to repentance is urgent, it is also a testament to God's mercy, offering a way to avoid perishing through His grace. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 13:5?2. How does Luke 13:5 emphasize the necessity of personal repentance for salvation? 3. What does "unless you repent" in Luke 13:5 reveal about God's expectations? 4. How does Luke 13:5 connect with John the Baptist's call to repentance? 5. In what ways can we practice daily repentance as taught in Luke 13:5? 6. How can Luke 13:5 guide our approach to sharing the Gospel with others? 7. What does "unless you repent, you too will all perish" mean in Luke 13:5? 8. How does Luke 13:5 challenge the concept of universal salvation? 9. What historical context influenced the message of repentance in Luke 13:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 13? Verse 5. - Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. The words were indeed prophetic to the letter. Thousands of Jews perished in the last terrible war by the swords of the Roman legionaries, like the Galilaeans of ver. 1; not a few met their death in the capital among the ruins of the burning fallen houses. We know that Jerusalem in its entirety was destroyed, and the loss of life in the siege, and especially in its dread closing scenes, was simply incalculable. Within forty years all this happened. Luke 13:5 confronts every listener: calamity is not reserved for exceptional sinners—it is a preview of universal judgment. Jesus, speaking with unquestionable authority, insists that repentance is the only escape from perishing. Turning to Him in humble faith secures the life God longs to give, for “He is patient…not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). 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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