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☦ Orthodox Christianity: "Look up, for your redemption draws near!"
St. Luke 21:28~"Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
English Standard Version
"Now when these things begin to occur, stand tall and lift up your heads [in joy], because [suffering ends as] your redemption is drawing near.”
Amplified Bible
"But whenever these things begin to happen, take heart and lift up your heads, because your salvation draws near.” Aramaic Bible in Plain English
"When these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your salvation is near."
Good News Translation
"Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your deliverance is approaching."
International Standard Version
"But when all this is beginning to take place, grieve no longer. Lift up your heads, because your deliverance is drawing near."
Weymouth New Testament