Luke 17:28
Luke 17:28 in Multiple Translations
It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building.
Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
Likewise even as it came to pass in the days of Lot; they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded;
In the same way, in the days of Lot; they were feasting and trading, they were planting and building;
It will be like it was in Lot's day. People went on eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building.
Likewise also, as it was in the dayes of Lot: they ate, they dranke, they bought, they solde, they planted, they built.
in like manner also, as it came to pass in the days of Lot; they were eating, they were drinking, they were buying, they were selling, they were planting, they were building;
Likewise, even as it was in the days of Lot: they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built;
Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot: they ate, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built;
Likewise as it came to pass, in the days of Lot: they did eat and drink, they bought and sold, they planted and built.
Similarly, when Lot lived in Sodom city, people there ate and drank as usual. They bought things and they sold things. They planted crops and they built houses as usual.
And remember the story about Lot, the good man that lived in a town called Sodom. A lot of bad people lived there. Those people were living the way they always lived. They had parties, with plenty to eat and drink, and they bought things and sold things, and they planted seeds in their gardens, and they built houses for themselves. They kept on living like that right up until the day that Lot and his family ran out of that town. Then God sent fire and burning stones down from the sky, and it burned up all of those bad people, and finished them up.
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Study Notes — Luke 17:28
- Context
- Cross References
- Luke 17:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Luke 17:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 17:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 17:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Luke 17:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 17:28
- Cambridge Bible on Luke 17:28
- Barnes' Notes on Luke 17:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Luke 17:28
- Sermons on Luke 17:28
Context — The Coming of the Kingdom
28It was the same in the days of Lot: People were eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building.
29But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. 30It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 16:49–50 | Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. Thus they were haughty and committed abominations before Me. Therefore I removed them, as you have seen. |
| 2 | Genesis 18:20–21 | Then the LORD said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great. Because their sin is so grievous, I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out.” |
| 3 | James 5:1–5 | Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you. Your riches have rotted and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days. Look, the wages you withheld from the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts. You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened your hearts in the day of slaughter. |
| 4 | Genesis 13:13 | But the men of Sodom were wicked, sinning greatly against the LORD. |
| 5 | Genesis 19:1–28 | Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate. Before they had gone to bed, all the men of the city of Sodom, both young and old, surrounded the house. They called out to Lot, saying, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Send them out to us so we can have relations with them!” Lot went outside to meet them, shutting the door behind him. “Please, my brothers,” he pleaded, “don’t do such a wicked thing! Look, I have two daughters who have never slept with a man. Let me bring them to you, and you can do to them as you please. But do not do anything to these men, for they have come under the protection of my roof.” “Get out of the way!” they replied. And they declared, “This one came here as a foreigner, and he is already acting like a judge! Now we will treat you worse than them.” And they pressed in on Lot and moved in to break down the door. But the men inside reached out, pulled Lot into the house with them, and shut the door. And they struck the men at the entrance, young and old, with blindness, so that they wearied themselves trying to find the door. Then the two men said to Lot, “Do you have anyone else here—a son-in-law, your sons or daughters, or anyone else in the city who belongs to you? Get them out of here, because we are about to destroy this place. For the outcry to the LORD against its people is so great that He has sent us to destroy it.” So Lot went out and spoke to the sons-in-law who were pledged in marriage to his daughters. “Get up,” he said. “Get out of this place, for the LORD is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking. At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them. As soon as the men had brought them out, one of them said, “Run for your lives! Do not look back, and do not stop anywhere on the plain! Flee to the mountains, or you will be swept away!” But Lot replied, “No, my lords, please! Your servant has indeed found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness by sparing my life. But I cannot run to the mountains; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die. Look, there is a town nearby where I can flee, and it is a small place. Please let me flee there—is it not a small place? Then my life will be saved.” “Very well,” he answered, “I will grant this request as well, and will not demolish the town you indicate. Hurry! Run there quickly, for I cannot do anything until you reach it.” That is why the town was called Zoar. And by the time the sun had risen over the land, Lot had reached Zoar. Then the LORD rained down sulfur and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the LORD out of the heavens. Thus He destroyed these cities and the entire plain, including all the inhabitants of the cities and everything that grew on the ground. But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. Early the next morning, Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the LORD. He looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and all the land of the plain, and he saw the smoke rising from the land like smoke from a furnace. |
Luke 17:28 Summary
This verse, Luke 17:28, tells us that in the days of Lot, people were going about their normal lives, eating, drinking, buying, selling, planting, and building, without realizing that judgment was near. It's a reminder that we should not be so focused on our daily activities that we forget about God and the importance of being prepared for His return (as seen in 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3). We should strive to balance our daily responsibilities with a sense of awareness and urgency, knowing that the Lord can return at any time. By prioritizing our relationship with God and being mindful of our spiritual well-being, we can be better prepared for the day of the Lord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the days of Lot in this verse?
The days of Lot, as mentioned in Luke 17:28, refer to the time when Lot lived in Sodom, a city filled with wickedness, as described in Genesis 19. This period is used as an example of how people can be caught up in their daily lives, unaware of the impending judgment, much like the people in Noah's time, as seen in Luke 17:26-27.
How does this verse relate to the return of the Son of Man?
The verse is part of a larger passage, Luke 17:26-30, which draws parallels between the days of Noah and Lot, and the future return of the Son of Man. It emphasizes that just as judgment came unexpectedly in the past, so too will it come when the Son of Man is revealed, as mentioned in Luke 17:30.
What does it mean that people were 'eating and drinking, buying and selling, planting and building'?
These activities represent the ordinary, daily pursuits of life, similar to what is described in 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. The point is that people were going about their normal business, unaware of the catastrophic events that were about to unfold, much like the people in the days of Noah, as described in Luke 17:27.
Is this verse warning us about the dangers of being too focused on worldly things?
Yes, in a sense, Luke 17:28 serves as a warning to not be so consumed by the things of this world that we neglect our spiritual well-being, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:24 and Luke 12:15. The verse encourages us to be mindful of our priorities and to be prepared for the Lord's return.
Reflection Questions
- How can I balance my daily responsibilities with a sense of urgency and awareness of the Lord's potential return?
- In what ways can I be like the people of Sodom, caught up in my own pursuits and unaware of the spiritual dangers around me?
- What are some practical steps I can take to prioritize my relationship with God and be prepared for the day of the Lord?
- How can I use my daily activities as opportunities to serve and glorify God, rather than getting caught up in worldly pursuits?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 17:28
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 17:28
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 17:28
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 17:28
Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 17:28
Cambridge Bible on Luke 17:28
Barnes' Notes on Luke 17:28
Whedon's Commentary on Luke 17:28
Sermons on Luke 17:28
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Abraham and Lot by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher starts off with a lighthearted and humorous tone, wearing a unique outfit and dancing on the platform. However, he quickly transitions to a serious top |
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Escape From the Power and Influence of Sodom by W.F. Kumuyi | This sermon emphasizes the need to escape from the influence of sin and corruption, particularly likened to the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. It highlights the importance of recogni |
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(Happenings Ahead) Dangers of the Last Days by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of accepting Jesus and warns that there will be a change in the future. He describes how God saw the wickedness of man and the e |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 19-20 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not just having a philosophy, but also having the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. He uses the example of Lot and his |
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Teaching Facing God's Judgment - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince Ministries emphasizes the importance of repentance, judgment, and standing in the gap for America and the nations. Derek Prince shares a prophetic word |
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(Pdf Book) Intolerance by Sister Joela | Sister Joela addresses the challenges of navigating the storm of end-time humanism in her sermon 'Intolerance.' She draws parallels between the choices made by Lot and the moral di |
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Listen to the Ashes of Sodom by Don Johnson | This sermon delves into the story of Sodom and Gomorrah, using a prop of ashes to symbolize the citizens who faced destruction due to their ungodly lifestyles. The preacher emphasi |






