Luke 21:25-28

Luke 21:25-28

[25] And  signs  in  the sun,  and  in the moon,  and  in the stars;  and  upon  the earth  distress  of nations,  with  perplexity;  the sea  and  the waves  [26] Men's  hearts failing them  for  fear,  and  for looking after  those things which are coming on  the earth:  for  the powers  of heaven  shall be shaken.  [27] And  then  the Son  of man  coming  in  a cloud  with  power  and  great  glory.  [28] And  begin  to come to pass,  then look up,  and  lift up  heads;  for  redemption  draweth nigh. 

What is the context of Luke 21:25-28?

What does Luke 21:25-28 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Luke omitted Jesus" warnings about false prophets that Matthew and Mark recorded ( Matthew 24:23-28; Mark 13:21-23). Perhaps he did this because he had included similar warnings in his account of Jesus" earlier teachings ( Luke 17:21-23). Clearly Jesus was now speaking again of events that would precede His return to the earth ( Luke 21:27).
"Jesus is pointing to signs that will precede His coming and teaching His followers not to be discouraged." [1]