What does Luke 17:36 mean?

Luke 17:36 highlights themes such as judgment, preparedness, separation when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 17:36 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

34I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left.

35Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

36Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

37And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.

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Matthew 24:40-41
Both passages discuss the separation of people at the time of judgment.
1 Thessalonians 4:17
This verse describes believers being caught up, similar to the idea of being taken or left.
Revelation 22:12
This verse emphasizes the coming of Jesus and the reward for each according to their deeds.