Luke 17:23

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after [them], nor follow [them].

Complete Jewish Bible:

People will say to you, ‘Look! Right here!’ or, ‘See! Over there!’ Don’t run off, don’t follow them,

Berean Standard Bible:

People will tell you, ‘Look, there He is!’ or ‘Look, here He is!’ Do not go out or chase after them.

American Standard Version:

And they shall say to you, Lo, there! Lo, here! go not away, nor follow after them:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And{G2532} they shall say{G2046} to you{G5213}, See{G2400} here{G5602}; or{G2228}, see{G2400} there{G1563}: go{G565} not{G3361} after{G565} them, nor{G3366} follow{G1377} them.

Cross-References (KJV):

Luke 21:8

  • And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am [Christ]; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

Matthew 24:23

  • Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here [is] Christ, or there; believe [it] not.

Matthew 24:26

  • Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, [he is] in the secret chambers; believe [it] not.

Luke 17:21

  • Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

Mark 13:21

  • And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here [is] Christ; or, lo, [he is] there; believe [him] not:

Mark 13:23

  • But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

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Commentary for Luke 17:23

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G2046
    There are 71 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐρέω
    Transliteration: eréō
    Pronunciation: er-eh'-o
    Description: probably a fuller form of ῥέω; an alternate for ἔπω in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say:--call, say, speak (of), tell.
  3. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
  4. Strong's Number: G2400
    There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἰδού
    Transliteration: idoú
    Pronunciation: id-oo'
    Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
  5. Strong's Number: G5602
    There are 56 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὧδε
    Transliteration: hōde
    Pronunciation: ho'-deh
    Description: from an adverb form of ὅδε; in this same spot, i.e. here or hither:--here, hither, (in) this place, there.
  6. Strong's Number: G2228
    There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: ay
    Description: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι.
  7. Strong's Number: G1563
    There are 98 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐκεῖ
    Transliteration: ekeî
    Pronunciation: ek-i'
    Description: of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither:--there, thither(-ward), (to) yonder (place).
  8. Strong's Number: G565
    There are 2564 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπέρχομαι
    Transliteration: apérchomai
    Pronunciation: ap-erkh'-om-ahee
    Description: from ἀπό and ἔρχομαι; to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively:--come, depart, go (aside, away, back, out, … ways), pass away, be past.
  9. Strong's Number: G3361
    There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μή
    Transliteration: mḗ
    Pronunciation: may
    Description: a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas οὐ expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas οὐ expects an affirmative one)) whether:--any but (that), X forbear, + God forbid, + lack, lest, neither, never, no (X wise in), none, nor, (can-)not, nothing, that not, un(-taken), without. Often used in compounds in substantially the same relations. See also ἐὰν μή, ἵνα μή, οὐ μή, μῆκος, μηκύνω, μήν, μὴ οὐκ.
  10. Strong's Number: G3366
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μηδέ
    Transliteration: mēdé
    Pronunciation: may-deh'
    Description: from μή and δέ; but not, not even; in a continued negation, nor:--neither, nor (yet), (no) not (once, so much as).
  11. Strong's Number: G1377
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: διώκω
    Transliteration: diṓkō
    Pronunciation: dee-o'-ko
    Description: a prolonged (and causative) form of a primary verb (to flee; compare the base of δειλός and διάκονος); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute:--ensue, follow (after), given to, (suffer) persecute(-ion), press forward.