Luke 13:3
Luke 13:3 in Multiple Translations
No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish.
I say to you, It is not so: but if your hearts are not changed, you will all come to the same end.
“No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you will all perish as well.
I tell you, nay: but except ye amend your liues, ye shall all likewise perish.
No — I say to you, but, if ye may not reform, all ye even so shall perish.
I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way.
I tell you, No; but except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
No, I say to you: but unless you shall do penance, you shall all likewise perish.
I assure you, that was not so! But instead of being concerned about them, you need to remember that God will similarly punish you eternally if you do not turn away from your sinful behavior.
No. That is not right. Listen, all of you mob do bad things. You have to stop doing bad things and turn to God. If you don’t turn to God, you will die, just like those men died.
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Study Notes — Luke 13:3
- Context
- Cross References
- Luke 13:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Luke 13:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 13:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 13:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Luke 13:3
- Cambridge Bible on Luke 13:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Luke 13:3
- Sermons on Luke 13:3
Context — A Call to Repentance
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? 5No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Acts 3:19 | Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, |
| 2 | Matthew 3:2 | and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” |
| 3 | Acts 2:38–40 | 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. This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” With many other words he testified, and he urged them, “Be saved from this corrupt generation.” |
| 4 | Luke 13:5 | No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” |
| 5 | Revelation 2:21–22 | Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling. Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. |
| 6 | Luke 21:22–24 | For these are the days of vengeance, to fulfill all that is written. How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people. They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. |
| 7 | Matthew 3:10–12 | The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” |
| 8 | Luke 23:28–30 | But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. Look, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore, and breasts that never nursed!’ At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’ |
| 9 | Matthew 23:35–38 | And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Look, your house is left to you desolate. |
| 10 | Matthew 12:45 | Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there; and the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.” |
Luke 13:3 Summary
This verse, Luke 13:3, is a call to repentance, reminding us that turning away from sin and towards God is necessary to avoid spiritual death. Repentance is not just feeling sorry for our sins, but actually turning away from them and towards God, as seen in Acts 3:19. Just like Jesus says in Matthew 4:17, we need to repent because the kingdom of heaven is near, and we want to be ready to meet God. By repenting and seeking forgiveness, we can experience God's love and grace, as promised in John 3:16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to repent, as mentioned in Luke 13:3?
To repent means to turn away from sin and turn towards God, as seen in Acts 3:19, where it says to repent and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away.
Is repentance necessary for salvation, according to this verse?
Yes, according to Luke 13:3, repentance is necessary to avoid perishing, emphasizing the importance of repentance in the Christian faith, as also seen in Matthew 4:17, where Jesus says to repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.
Does this verse imply that all people are sinful and in need of repentance?
Yes, the verse implies that all people are sinful and in need of repentance, as it says 'unless you repent, you too will all perish', highlighting the universal need for repentance, as also stated in Romans 3:23, which says that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
How does this verse relate to the concept of judgment and accountability before God?
This verse suggests that all people will be held accountable before God and will face judgment, emphasizing the importance of repentance to avoid perishing, as also seen in Hebrews 9:27, which says that man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to repent and turn towards God?
- How can I prioritize repentance and seeking forgiveness in my daily life, as encouraged in 1 John 1:9?
- What are some common misconceptions about repentance that I may have held, and how can I correct them according to Scripture?
- How can I balance the message of repentance with the message of God's love and grace, as seen in John 3:16?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 13:3
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 13:3
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 13:3
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 13:3
Cambridge Bible on Luke 13:3
Whedon's Commentary on Luke 13:3
Sermons on Luke 13:3
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So Great Salvation by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of paying close attention to the word of God and not allowing it to slip away. He shares a personal anecdote about his wife lo |
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(Hebrews - Part 7): Inspiration and Revelation by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the question posed by King David in Psalm 8:4, "What is man that you are mindful of him?" He acknowledges that when we look at the vastness o |
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Who by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of freedom and how it is not truly attainable in society. He uses the analogy of two buns on a park bench to illustrate that even |
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Heaven and Hell by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of repentance and putting one's trust in Jesus. He warns that there is no security in earthly things and that everyone, regardle |
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The First Word of the Gospel by J. Edwin Orr | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance in the preaching of the gospel. He refers to the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 4, verse 17, where Jesus began his |
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(John the Baptist Comes to Town) - Part 4 Turn or Burn! by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of repentance as the only command that God has for sinners. He states that God does not have time to argue or negotiate with |
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Hell! by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his father's transformation from an alcoholic to a devout believer in God. After repenting from his sinful life, his fathe |






