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Matthew 24

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1Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. 2But he answered them, “You see all of these things, don’t you? Most certainly I tell you, there will not be left here one stone on another, that will not be thrown down.” 3As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?” 4Jesus answered them, “Be careful that no one leads you astray. 5For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will lead many astray. 6You will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you aren’t troubled, for all this must happen, but the end is not yet. 7For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there will be famines, plagues, and earthquakes in various places. 8But all these things are the beginning of birth pains. 9“Then they will deliver you up to oppression and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name’s sake. 10Then many will stumble, and will deliver up one another, and will hate one another. 11Many false prophets will arise and will lead many astray. 12Because iniquity will be multiplied, the love of many will grow cold. 13But he who endures to the end will be saved. 14This Good News of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world for a testimony to all the nations, and then the end will come. 15“When, therefore, you see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), 16then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take out the things that are in his house. 18Let him who is in the field not return back to get his clothes. 19But woe to those who are with child and to nursing mothers in those days! 20Pray that your flight will not be in the winter nor on a Sabbath, 21for then there will be great suffering, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever will be. 22Unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved. But for the sake of the chosen ones, those days will be shortened. 23“Then if any man tells you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘There!’ don’t believe it. 24For false christs and false prophets will arise, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones. 25“Behold, I have told you beforehand. 26“If therefore they tell you, ‘Behold, he is in the wilderness,’ don’t go out; or ‘Behold, he is in the inner rooms,’ don’t believe it. 27For as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. 28For wherever the carcass is, that is where the vultures gather together. 29“But immediately after the suffering of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken; 30and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory. 31He will send out his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together his chosen ones from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. 32“Now from the fig tree learn this parable: When its branch has now become tender and produces its leaves, you know that the summer is near. 33Even so you also, when you see all these things, know that he is near, even at the doors. 34Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things are accomplished. 35Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. 36“But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 37As the days of Noah were, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ship, 39and they didn’t know until the flood came and took them all away, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and one will be left. 41Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and one will be left. 42Watch therefore, for you don’t know in what hour your Lord comes. 43But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have allowed his house to be broken into. 44Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come. 45“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season? 46Blessed is that servant whom his lord finds doing so when he comes. 47Most certainly I tell you that he will set him over all that he has. 48But if that evil servant should say in his heart, ‘My lord is delaying his coming,’ 49and begins to beat his fellow servants, and eat and drink with the drunkards, 50the lord of that servant will come in a day when he doesn’t expect it and in an hour when he doesn’t know it, 51and will cut him in pieces and appoint his portion with the hypocrites. That is where the weeping and grinding of teeth will be.

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Overview

Matthew Chapter 24 is a profound discourse where Jesus speaks about the end times and the signs of His second coming. The chapter begins with Jesus leaving the temple and His disciples pointing out its magnificent buildings. Jesus responds by prophesying the temple's destruction, stating that not one stone will be left upon another (Matthew24:2). This prophecy prompts the disciples to ask Him privately about when these things will happen and what will be the sign of His coming and the end of the age (Matthew24:3).

In His response, Jesus warns them to be cautious of false messiahs and deceivers who will come in His name, emphasizing that many will be led astray (Matthew24:4-5). He outlines various signs that will precede His return, including wars, famines, earthquakes, and persecution of believers (Matthew24:6-9). Jesus stresses that these are merely the beginning of birth pains, indicating that the world will experience increasing turmoil before His return. He also speaks of the abomination of desolation, urging those in Judea to flee to the mountains when they see this sign (Matthew24:15-16).

The chapter concludes with a call to vigilance, as Jesus emphasizes that no one knows the day or hour of His return, not even the angels in heaven (Matthew24:36). He compares His coming to the days of Noah, where people were unaware until the flood came, highlighting the importance of being prepared and living righteously (Matthew24:37-39). The chapter serves as a reminder for believers to remain watchful and faithful, as the Son of Man will come at an hour they do not expect (Matthew24:44).

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  1. Genesis 6:5v37Genesis 6:5 describes the wickedness of humanity before the flood, which Jesus references in Matthew 24:37-39 to illustrate the moral state of the world before His second coming.
  2. Genesis 7:4v37Genesis 7:4 speaks of the impending flood as a judgment. Matthew 24:37-39 compares the days of Noah to the coming of the Son of Man, emphasizing the suddenness and unexpectedness of divine judgment.
  3. Deuteronomy 13:1-3v24Deuteronomy 13:1-3 warns against false prophets who perform signs and wonders to lead people astray. Similarly, Matthew 24:24 warns of false Christs and false prophets who will perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
  4. Ecclesiastes 9:12v44Ecclesiastes 9:12 speaks of the unpredictability of life and sudden events, which is echoed in Matthew 24:44, where Jesus warns to be ready for the unexpected coming of the Son of Man.
  5. Isaiah 13:10v29Isaiah 13:10 describes cosmic disturbances as a sign of judgment, which Jesus also mentions in Matthew 24:29 in the context of the end times.
  6. Isaiah 27:13v31Isaiah 27:13 describes a great trumpet being blown to gather the exiles of Israel. Matthew 24:31 speaks of the Son of Man sending out His angels with a loud trumpet call to gather His elect, illustrating the theme of divine gathering and restoration.
  7. Daniel 7:13v30Daniel 7:13 describes the 'Son of Man' coming with the clouds of heaven, a vision that Jesus refers to in Matthew 24:30 when speaking of His return, emphasizing His divine authority and eschatological role.
  8. Daniel 9:27v15Daniel 9:27 mentions the abomination that causes desolation, which Jesus refers to in Matthew 24:15 as a sign of the end times.
  9. Daniel 11:31v15Daniel 11:31 speaks of the abomination that causes desolation, which Jesus refers to in Matthew 24:15 as a sign of the end times, indicating its prophetic significance.
  10. Daniel 12:1v21Daniel 12:1 speaks of a time of unprecedented distress, which is echoed in Matthew 24:21 where Jesus describes a great tribulation unlike any before.
  11. Mark 13:2v2In both Mark 13:2 and Matthew 24:2, Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple, emphasizing the impermanence of earthly structures and foreshadowing the events of AD 70.
  12. Mark 13:7v6Both passages warn of wars and rumors of wars, indicating that such events are not the end but the beginning of birth pains, pointing to the need for vigilance and faith.
  13. Mark 13:10v14Mark 13:10 and Matthew 24:14 both emphasize the necessity of the gospel being preached to all nations before the end comes, highlighting the mission of the Church.
  14. Luke 12:40v44Both verses emphasize the need for readiness for the coming of the Son of Man, as His return will be unexpected.
  15. Luke 17:26-27v37Both passages compare the days of Noah to the coming of the Son of Man, emphasizing the suddenness and unexpected nature of the end times.
  16. Luke 21:6v2Both passages record Jesus' prophecy about the destruction of the temple, emphasizing the transient nature of earthly structures and the certainty of His prophetic word.
  17. 1 Thessalonians 4:16v301 Thessalonians 4:16 describes the Lord's descent from heaven with a shout and the voice of the archangel. Matthew 24:30-31 parallels this with the Son of Man coming on the clouds with power and great glory, gathering His elect.
  18. 1 Thessalonians 5:2v43Both passages use the metaphor of a thief in the night to describe the unexpected nature of the Day of the Lord, emphasizing the need for vigilance.
  19. 2 Thessalonians 2:9v242 Thessalonians 2:9 describes the coming of the lawless one with signs and wonders, similar to Matthew 24:24 where false christs and false prophets perform great signs and wonders.
  20. 2 Timothy 3:1v122 Timothy 3:1 warns of perilous times in the last days, which parallels Jesus' warning in Matthew 24:12 about the increase of lawlessness and the love of many growing cold.
  21. 1 Peter 4:7v421 Peter 4:7 urges believers to be sober and watchful in prayer, echoing Jesus' command in Matthew 24:42 to watch and be ready for His return.
  22. Revelation 6:2v4Revelation 6:2 describes a rider on a white horse, symbolizing conquest, which parallels Jesus' warning in Matthew 24:4-5 about false Christs and deception.
  23. Revelation 6:4v6Revelation 6:4 speaks of a rider on a red horse taking peace from the earth, which aligns with Jesus' prophecy in Matthew 24:6-7 about wars and rumors of wars.
  24. Revelation 6:9v9Revelation 6:9 speaks of the souls of martyrs, which corresponds to Jesus' prediction in Matthew 24:9 about persecution and martyrdom for His followers.
  25. Revelation 14:6v14Revelation 14:6 speaks of an angel proclaiming the eternal gospel to every nation, which aligns with Matthew 24:14 where Jesus states that the gospel will be preached to all nations before the end comes.
  26. Revelation 16:15v43Revelation 16:15 warns of Christ's coming like a thief, similar to the warning in Matthew 24:43, urging vigilance and readiness.

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