Luke 21:20
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
In other versions
But when ye see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that her desolation is at hand.
ASV
But when you see armies all round about Jerusalem, then be certain that her destruction is near.
BBE
But when ye see Jerusalem encompassed with armies, then know that its desolation is drawn nigh.
DBY
"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is at hand.
WEB
`And when ye may see Jerusalem surrounded by encampments, then know that come nigh did her desolation;
YLT
And when all of you shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
ENG
And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that its desolation is nigh.
WBT
But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near.
BSB
In context
18But there shall not an hair of your head perish.
19In your patience possess ye your souls.
20And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.
21Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.
22For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
