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Matthew 24

BSB·51 verses ·New Testament
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1As JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → leftἐξελθὼνexelthōn — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → templeἱεροῦhierou — The temple building or sanctuaryG2411 — Full Word Study → and was walking away, Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθηταὶmathētai — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → came up to Him to point outἐπιδεῖξαιepideixai — To display, demonstrate, or prove publiclyG1925 — Full Word Study → its buildingsοἰκοδομὰςoikodomas — Building, edification, constructionG3619 — Full Word Study →. 2Do you seeβλέπετεblepete — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →?” He repliedεἶπενeipen — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →. “Trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, notμὴmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → one stoneλίθοςlithos — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → hereὧδεhōde — in this place; hereG5602 — Full Word Study → will be leftἀφεθῇaphethē — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → another; every one will be thrown downκαταλυθήσεταιkatalythēsetai — to destroy, demolish, or lodge as a guestG2647 — Full Word Study →.” 3While Jesus was sittingΚαθημένουKathēmenou — to sit, be seated, dwellG2521 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Mountὄρουςorous — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study → of OlivesἘλαιῶνElaiōn — olive treeG1636 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → disciplesμαθηταὶmathētai — A learner or follower of a teacherG3101 — Full Word Study → came toπροσῆλθονprosēlthon — to approach, draw near, come toG4334 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → privatelyἰδίανidian — one's own; private; personalG2398 — Full Word Study →. “TellΕἰπὲEipe — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → usἡμῖνhēmin — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →,” they saidλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “when will these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → happenἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → what will be theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → signσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → of Yourσῆςsēs — Your; belonging to you (singular)G4674 — Full Word Study → comingπαρουσίαςparousias — Physical arrival or presence of a personG3952 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → of the endσυντελείαςsynteleias — completion, end, consummationG4930 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ageαἰῶνοςaiōnos — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study →?” 4JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → answeredἀποκριθεὶςapokritheis — To answer, respond, or replyG611 — Full Word Study →, “See to itΒλέπετεBlepete — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → that no oneμήmē — Not; negation; lestG3361 — Full Word Study → deceivesπλανήσῃplanēsē — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 5Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → will comeἐλεύσονταιeleusontai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματίonomati — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →, claimingλέγοντεςlegontes — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, ‘IἘγώEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστόςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →,’ andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will deceive manyπλανήσουσινplanēsousin — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study →. 6You willμελλήσετεmellēsete — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → hear ofἀκούεινakouein — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → warsπολέμουςpolemous — warfare, battle, armed conflictG4171 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → rumorsἀκοὰςakoas — The act of hearing; what is heard; fame or reportG189 — Full Word Study → of warsπολέμωνpolemōn — warfare, battle, armed conflictG4171 — Full Word Study →, but see to itὁρᾶτεhorate — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → that you are not alarmedθροεῖσθεthroeisthe — to disturb, alarm, or troubleG2360 — Full Word Study →. These things mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → happenγενέσθαιgenesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → endτέλοςtelos — end, goal, completion, taxG5056 — Full Word Study → isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → still to comeοὔπωoupō — Not yet; up to the present time, not yet occurredG3768 — Full Word Study →. 7Nationἔθνοςethnos — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → will riseἐγερθήσεταιegerthēsetai — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → againstἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → nationἔθνοςethnos — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαbasileia — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → againstἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείανbasileian — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study →. There will beἔσονταιesontai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → faminesλιμοὶlimoi — hunger, famine, scarcity of foodG3042 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → earthquakesσεισμοὶseismoi — Earthquake; violent shaking of the earthG4578 — Full Word Study → inκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → various places. 8Allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → these are the beginning of birth painsὠδίνωνōdinōn — Birth pangs, labor pain, travailG5604 — Full Word Study →. 9ThenΤότεTote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → they will deliverπαραδώσουσινparadōsousin — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → over toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → be persecutedθλῖψινthlipsin — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → killedἀποκτενοῦσινapoktenousin — to killG615 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you will beἔσεσθεesesthe — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → hatedμισούμενοιmisoumenoi — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → nationsἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → because ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομάonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →. 10At that timeτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → will fall awayσκανδαλισθήσονταιskandalisthēsontai — to cause to stumble or fall awayG4624 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → will betrayπαραδώσουσινparadōsousin — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → hateμισήσουσινmisēsousin — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →, 11andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → manyπολλοὶpolloi — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → false prophetsψευδοπροφῆταιpseudoprophētai — A person who falsely claims to speak for GodG5578 — Full Word Study → will ariseἐγερθήσονταιegerthēsontai — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → mislead manyπολλούςpollous — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study →. 12Because ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → the multiplicationπληθυνθῆναιplēthynthēnai — To multiply, increase, or aboundG4129 — Full Word Study → of wickednessἀνομίανanomian — violation of God's law; lawlessnessG458 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηagapē — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mostπολλῶνpollōn — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → will grow coldψυγήσεταιpsygēsetai — to cool, grow cold, become indifferentG5594 — Full Word Study →. 13Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → the one who perseveresὑπομείναςhypomeinas — To endure, persist, or remain under pressureG5278 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the end will be savedσωθήσεταιsōthēsetai — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study →. 14AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingdomβασιλείαςbasileias — The reign or domain of a king; God's sovereign ruleG932 — Full Word Study → will be preachedκηρυχθήσεταιkērychthēsetai — to proclaim publicly; to preachG2784 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allὅλῃholē — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldοἰκουμένῃoikoumenē — inhabited world; the earth as populated and orderedG3625 — Full Word Study → asεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a testimonyμαρτύριονmartyrion — testimony, witness, evidence of truthG3142 — Full Word Study → to allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → nationsἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thenτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → endτέλοςtelos — end, goal, completion, taxG5056 — Full Word Study → will comeἥξειhēxei — to come, to arrive, to be presentG2240 — Full Word Study →. 15Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → whenὍτανHotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → you seeἴδητεidēte — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → standingἑστὸςhestos — to stand, establish, or cause to standG2476 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the holy placeτόπῳtopō — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study →theΤὸTo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → abominationβδέλυγμαbdelygma — Something detestable or abominableG946 — Full Word Study → of desolationἐρημώσεωςerēmōseōs — Desolation, ruin, or devastationG2050 — Full Word Study →,’ described byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prophetπροφήτουprophētou — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study → DanielΔανιὴλDaniēl — God is my judgeG1158 — Full Word Study → (let the readerἀναγινώσκωνanaginōskōn — to read aloud or reciteG314 — Full Word Study → understand)νοείτωnoeitō — to perceive, understand, or think about somethingG3539 — Full Word Study →, 16then let those who areοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → JudeaἸουδαίᾳIoudaia — The southern Jewish regionG2449 — Full Word Study → fleeφευγέτωσανpheugetōsan — To flee, escape, or run awayG5343 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → mountainsὄρηorē — a high hill or mountainG3735 — Full Word Study →. 17Let no onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study →e on theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → housetopδώματοςdōmatos — A flat roof or housetopG1430 — Full Word Study → come downκαταβάτωkatabatō — to descend, come down, go downG2597 — Full Word Study → to retrieveἆραιarai — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → anythingτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → houseοἰκίαςoikias — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study →. 18Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → let no one inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fieldἀγρῷagrō — field, land, agricultural groundG68 — Full Word Study → returnἐπιστρεψάτωepistrepsatō — to turn around, return, or convertG1994 — Full Word Study → forἆραιarai — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → cloakἱμάτιονhimation — garment, outer clothing, robeG2440 — Full Word Study →. 19Howδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → miserableΟὐαὶOuai — Woe; an exclamation of lament or judgmentG3759 — Full Word Study → thoseἐκείναιςekeinais — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → days will be forταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → pregnantἐχούσαιςechousais — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → nursing mothers! 20Prayπροσεύχεσθεproseuchesthe — to pray, to make petition to GodG4336 — Full Word Study → thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → flightφυγὴphygē — Flight; escape from danger or pursuitG5437 — Full Word Study → will not occurγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → in the winterχειμῶνοςcheimōnos — winter; stormy weather; tempestG5494 — Full Word Study → or on the Sabbathσαββάτῳsabbatō — The seventh day of restG4521 — Full Word Study →. 21Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → at that timeτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → there will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάληmegalē — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → tribulationθλῖψιςthlipsis — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study →, unmatched fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the beginning of the world untilἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study →, and neverοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → to be seen again. 22Ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → thoseἐκεῖναιekeinai — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιhēmerai — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → had not been cut shortἐκολοβώθησανekolobōthēsan — to shorten, cut short, curtailG2856 — Full Word Study →, nobodyπᾶσαpasa — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → would be savedἐσώθηesōthē — To save, rescue, or deliver from danger or harmG4982 — Full Word Study →. Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → for the sake ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → electἐκλεκτοὺςeklektous — chosen, elect, selected by GodG1588 — Full Word Study →, thoseἐκεῖναιekeinai — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιhēmerai — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → will be cut shortκολοβωθήσονταιkolobōthēsontai — to shorten, cut short, curtailG2856 — Full Word Study →. 23At that timeΤότεTote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study →, ifἐάνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → saysεἴπῃeipē — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, ‘LookἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, here is theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστόςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →!’ orē — Or; either...or; conjunction expressing alternativesG2228 — Full Word Study → ‘There He is!’ do not believe it. 24Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → false Christsψευδόχριστοιpseudochristoi — A false messiah; one who fraudulently claims to be the Christ.G5580 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → false prophetsψευδοπροφῆταιpseudoprophētai — A person who falsely claims to speak for GodG5578 — Full Word Study → will appearἐγερθήσονταιegerthēsontai — To raise up, arise, or awakenG1453 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → performδώσουσινdōsousin — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → greatμεγάλαmegala — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → signsσημεῖαsēmeia — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wondersτέραταterata — miraculous signs or wondersG5059 — Full Word Study → that would deceiveπλανῆσαιplanēsai — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → electἐκλεκτούςeklektous — chosen, elect, selected by GodG1588 — Full Word Study →, ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → that were possibleδυνατὸνdynaton — Able, capable, powerful, mightyG1415 — Full Word Study →. 25Seeἰδοὺidou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, I have told you in advanceπροείρηκαproeirēka — to announce beforehand, foretell, predict in advanceG4302 — Full Word Study →. 26Soοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → ifἘὰνEan — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → they tellεἴπωσινeipōsin — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, ‘ThereἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study → He isἐστίνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wildernessἐρήμῳerēmō — wilderness, deserted place, desolate regionG2048 — Full Word Study →,’ do not go outἐξέλθητεexelthēte — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study →; or, ‘Here He is in theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → inner roomsταμείοιςtameiois — inner room, secret chamber, storeroomG5009 — Full Word Study →,’ do not believe it. 27Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → just asὥσπερhōsper — just as, even as, in the same way asG5618 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lightningἀστραπὴastrapē — Lightning; brilliant flash of lightG796 — Full Word Study → comesἐξέρχεταιexerchetai — to go out, exit, or departG1831 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the east andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → flashesφαίνεταιphainetai — To appear, shine, or become visibleG5316 — Full Word Study → as far asἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → the west, soοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → comingπαρουσίαparousia — Physical arrival or presence of a personG3952 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →. 28Whereverὅπουhopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → there isē — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a carcassπτῶμαptōma — Corpse, dead body, physical remains of deathG4430 — Full Word Study →, thereἐκεῖekei — in that place, there, thitherG1563 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → vulturesἀετοίaetoi — Eagle; a large bird of preyG105 — Full Word Study → will gatherσυναχθήσονταιsynachthēsontai — To gather together, assemble, or collectG4863 — Full Word Study →. 29ImmediatelyΕὐθέωςEutheōs — immediately, at once, without delayG2112 — Full Word Study → afterμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tribulationθλῖψινthlipsin — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study → of thoseἐκείνωνekeinōn — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → daysἡμερῶνhēmerōn — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →: ‘TheHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sunἥλιοςhēlios — the sun; solar light and heatG2246 — Full Word Study → will be darkenedσκοτισθήσεταιskotisthēsetai — to darken or make darkG4654 — Full Word Study →, andΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → moonσελήνηselēnē — the moon, lunar bodyG4582 — Full Word Study → will not giveδώσειdōsei — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → lightφέγγοςphengos — Brightness, radiance, or shining lightG5338 — Full Word Study →; theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → starsἀστέρεςasteres — A celestial body; starG792 — Full Word Study → will fallπεσοῦνταιpesountai — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → skyοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, andΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → powersδυνάμειςdynameis — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heavensοὐρανῶνouranōn — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → will be shakenσαλευθήσονταιsaleuthēsontai — To shake, agitate, or cause to trembleG4531 — Full Word Study →.’ 30At that timeτότεtote — at that time, then, thereuponG5119 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → signσημεῖονsēmeion — A sign, miracle, or supernatural tokenG4592 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → will appearφανήσεταιphanēsetai — To appear, shine, or become visibleG5316 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανῷouranō — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσαιpasai — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → tribesφυλαὶphylai — tribe, clan, or ethnic groupG5443 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → earthγῆςgēs — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → will mournκόψονταιkopsontai — to cut, mourn, or lamentG2875 — Full Word Study →. They will seeὄψονταιopsontai — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸνHuion — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → comingἐρχόμενονerchomenon — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cloudsνεφελῶνnephelōn — cloud; mass of vapor in the skyG3507 — Full Word Study → of heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμεωςdynameōs — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → greatπολλῆςpollēs — much, many, great in quantity or degreeG4183 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξηςdoxēs — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study →. 31Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → He will send outἀποστελεῖapostelei — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → angelsἀγγέλουςangelous — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → a loudμεγάληςmegalēs — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → trumpet callσάλπιγγοςsalpingos — trumpet; a wind instrument of brass or metalG4536 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they will gatherἐπισυνάξουσινepisynaxousin — to gather together, to assembleG1996 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → electἐκλεκτοὺςeklektous — chosen, elect, selected by GodG1588 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fourτεσσάρωνtessarōn — The number four; a group of fourG5064 — Full Word Study → windsἀνέμωνanemōn — wind; breath; spiritG417 — Full Word Study →, fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → one endἄκρωνakrōn — extremity, tip, or uttermost endG206 — Full Word Study → of the heavensοὐρανῶνouranōn — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → toἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → the‹τῶν›tōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → other. 32Nowδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → learnμάθετεmathete — to learn, acquire knowledge or skillG3129 — Full Word Study → thisτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → lessonπαραβολήνparabolēn — a comparison or illustrative story with hidden meaningG3850 — Full Word Study → fromἈπὸApo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fig treeσυκῆςsykēs — Fig tree; symbol of Israel's spiritual conditionG4808 — Full Word Study →: As soon asὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → branchesκλάδοςklados — Branch or limb of a treeG2798 — Full Word Study → becomeγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → tenderἁπαλὸςhapalos — tender, soft, delicateG527 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sproutἐκφύῃekphyē — to put forth, sprout, or break outG1631 — Full Word Study → leavesφύλλαphylla — a leaf, foliageG5444 — Full Word Study →, you knowγινώσκετεginōskete — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → summerθέροςtheros — summer seasonG2330 — Full Word Study → is near. 33Soοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, whenὅτανhotan — whenever, at the time when, as soon asG3752 — Full Word Study → you seeἴδητεidēte — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →, youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → will knowγινώσκετεginōskete — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → He isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → nearἐγγύςengys — Near, close at hand, at handG1451 — Full Word Study →, right atἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → the door. 34Trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, thisαὕτηhautē — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → generationγενεὰgenea — A generation; an age or period of timeG1074 — Full Word Study → will not pass awayπαρέλθῃparelthē — to pass by, go past, or transgressG3928 — Full Word Study → untilἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → allπάνταpanta — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → have happenedγένηταιgenētai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →. 35Heavenοὐρανὸςouranos — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → earthγῆgē — earth, land, ground, worldG1093 — Full Word Study → will pass awayπαρελεύσεταιpareleusetai — to pass by, go past, or transgressG3928 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγοιlogoi — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → will never pass awayπαρέλθωσινparelthōsin — to pass by, go past, or transgressG3928 — Full Word Study →. 36No oneοὐδεὶςoudeis — no one, nothing, none at allG3762 — Full Word Study → knowsοἶδενoiden — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → aboutΠερὶPeri — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → thatἐκείνηςekeinēs — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → or hourὥραςhōras — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study →, not evenοὐδὲoude — neither, nor; not evenG3761 — Full Word Study → theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelsἄγγελοιangeloi — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → in heavenοὐρανῶνouranōn — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study →, norοὐδὲoude — neither, nor; not evenG3761 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱόςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →, butεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → onlyμόνοςmonos — alone, only, solitaryG3441 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατὴρPatēr — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →. 37As it was in theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιhēmerai — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → NoahΝῶεNōe — Rest, comfortG3575 — Full Word Study →, soοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → will it beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → at thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → comingπαρουσίαparousia — Physical arrival or presence of a personG3952 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →. 38Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → daysἡμέραιςhēmerais — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → beforeπρὸpro — before (in time or place)G4253 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → floodκατακλυσμοῦkataklysmou — a deluge or overwhelming flood of waterG2627 — Full Word Study →, people were eatingτρώγοντεςtrōgontes — to chew or munch; to eatG5176 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → drinkingπίνοντεςpinontes — to drink, consume a beverageG4095 — Full Word Study →, marryingγαμοῦντεςgamountes — to marry; to take a wifeG1060 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → giving in marriageγαμίζοντεςgamizontes — to give in marriage; to marry offG1061 — Full Word Study →, up toἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → theἧςhēs — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → dayἡμέραςhēmeras — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → NoahΝῶεNōe — Rest, comfortG3575 — Full Word Study → enteredεἰσῆλθενeisēlthen — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → arkκιβωτόνkibōton — Sacred chest or covenant containerG2787 — Full Word Study →. 39Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they were obliviousἔγνωσανegnōsan — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study →, untilἕωςheōs — until; up to a point in time or spaceG2193 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → floodκατακλυσμὸςkataklysmos — a deluge or overwhelming flood of waterG2627 — Full Word Study → cameἦλθενēlthen — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → swept them all awayἦρενēren — to lift up, take away, removeG142 — Full Word Study →. Soοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → will it beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → at the comingπαρουσίαparousia — Physical arrival or presence of a personG3952 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →. 40Two men will beἔσονταιesontai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → fieldἀγρῷagrō — field, land, agricultural groundG68 — Full Word Study →: oneεἷςheis — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → will be takenπαραλαμβάνεταιparalambanetai — to receive, take, or accept something from anotherG3880 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the other leftἀφίεταιaphietai — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study →. 41Two women will be grindingἀλήθουσαιalēthousai — to grind grain into flourG229 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → millμύλῳmylō — A large stone wheel for grinding grain into flourG3458 — Full Word Study →: oneμίαmia — one, a single unit, unifiedG1520 — Full Word Study → will be takenπαραλαμβάνεταιparalambanetai — to receive, take, or accept something from anotherG3880 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the other leftἀφίεταιaphietai — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study →. 42Thereforeοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → keep watchΓρηγορεῖτεGrēgoreite — To keep watch; to remain vigilant and alertG1127 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you do not knowοἴδατεoidate — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → the day on whichποίᾳpoia — What kind of? Which sort of?G4169 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → Lordκύριοςkyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → will comeἔρχεταιerchetai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →. 43Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → understandγινώσκετεginōskete — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thisἐκεῖνοekeino — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study →: Ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → homeownerοἰκοδεσπότηςoikodespotēs — Master or owner of a householdG3617 — Full Word Study → had knownᾔδειēdei — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → in whichποίᾳpoia — What kind of? Which sort of?G4169 — Full Word Study → watch of the nightφυλακῇphylakē — Prison, guard post, or watchful keepingG5438 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thiefκλέπτηςkleptēs — A person who steals; a burglar or robberG2812 — Full Word Study → was comingἔρχεταιerchetai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →, he would have kept watchἐγρηγόρησενegrēgorēsen — To keep watch; to remain vigilant and alertG1127 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → would not have letεἴασενeiasen — to allow, permit, or let aloneG1439 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → houseοἰκίανoikian — A house or household; a dwelling placeG3614 — Full Word Study → be broken intoδιορυχθῆναιdiorychthēnai — to break through or dig intoG1358 — Full Word Study →. 44For this reasonδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study →, youὑμεῖςhymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → must beγίνεσθεginesthe — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → readyἕτοιμοιhetoimoi — Prepared, ready, made fit or suitableG2092 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of Manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → will comeἔρχεταιerchetai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → at anhē — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → hourὥρᾳhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → you do not expectδοκεῖτεdokeite — to seem, appear, or think; to suppose or judgeG1380 — Full Word Study →. 45WhoΤίςTis — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → thenἄραara — therefore, consequently, thenG686 — Full Word Study → isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → faithfulπιστὸςpistos — Faithful, trustworthy, reliableG4103 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wiseφρόνιμοςphronimos — wise, prudent, sensibleG5429 — Full Word Study → servantδοῦλοςdoulos — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study →, whomὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → masterκύριοςkyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → has put in chargeκατέστησενkatestēsen — to appoint, ordain, or constitute in an officeG2525 — Full Word Study → ofἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → householdοἰκετείαςoiketeias — household slave or domestic servantG3610 — Full Word Study →, to giveδοῦναιdounai — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → the others their foodτροφὴνtrophēn — Food; nourishment; sustenanceG5160 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the proper timeκαιρῷkairō — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study →? 46Blessed is thatἐκεῖνοςekeinos — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → servantδοῦλοςdoulos — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → whoseὃνhon — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → masterκύριοςkyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → findsεὑρήσειheurēsei — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → him doingποιοῦνταpoiounta — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → soοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → when he returnsἐλθὼνelthōn — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →. 47Trulyἀμὴνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study → I tellλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, he will put him in chargeκαταστήσειkatastēsei — to appoint, ordain, or constitute in an officeG2525 — Full Word Study → ofἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσινpasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → possessionsὑπάρχουσινhyparchousin — to be, exist, or be presentG5225 — Full Word Study →. 48Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → supposeἘὰνEan — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → thatἐκεῖνοςekeinos — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → servantδοῦλοςdoulos — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → is wicked and says inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartκαρδίᾳkardia — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →, ‘Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → masterκύριοςkyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → will be away a long timeΧρονίζειChronizei — to delay, tarry, or take a long timeG5549 — Full Word Study →.’ 49Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he beginsἄρξηταιarxētai — to begin, to start, to rule overG756 — Full Word Study → to beatτύπτεινtyptein — to strike, beat, or hitG5180 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → fellow servantsσυνδούλουςsyndoulous — fellow servant or co-slaveG4889 — Full Word Study → andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → to eatἐσθίῃesthiē — to eat; to consume foodG2068 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → drinkπίνῃpinē — to drink, consume a beverageG4095 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → drunkardsμεθυόντωνmethyontōn — to become drunk; to intoxicateG3184 — Full Word Study →. 50Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → masterκύριοςkyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → of thatἐκείνουekeinou — that one, that person, the otherG1565 — Full Word Study → servantδούλουdoulou — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → will comeἥξειhēxei — to come, to arrive, to be presentG2240 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a dayἡμέρᾳhēmera — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study → he does not expectπροσδοκᾷprosdoka — to wait for, expect, or anticipate with watchfulnessG4328 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → atἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → an hourὥρᾳhōra — A period of time; hour, season, or appointed momentG5610 — Full Word Study → he does not anticipateγινώσκειginōskei — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study →. 51Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he will cut him to piecesδιχοτομήσειdichotomēsei — to cut in two; to divide or severG1371 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → assignθήσειthēsei — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → a placeμέροςmeros — a part, portion, or share of a wholeG3313 — Full Word Study → withμετὰmeta — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hypocritesὑποκριτῶνhypokritōn — One who pretends; a play-actor; hypocriteG5273 — Full Word Study →, where there will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → weepingκλαυθμὸςklauthmos — weeping, bitter lamentation, or wailingG2805 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → gnashingβρυγμὸςbrygmos — grinding or gnashing of teethG1030 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → teethὀδόντωνodontōn — tooth; physical or metaphorical expression of powerG3599 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Matthew 24
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Matthew 24 contains Jesus' most extensive teaching on the end times, often called the Olivet Discourse. After prophesying the destruction of the temple (verses 1–2), Jesus answers His disciples' questions about the timing of His return and the end of the world. This chapter blends nearness and distance—warning of signs preceding the end, yet insisting no one knows the day or hour. Jesus emphasizes watchfulness, faithfulness, and readiness, calling believers to moral seriousness while forbidding date-setting and fearful speculation.

Verses 1–2: The Temple's Destruction Foretold

The disciples proudly point out the temple buildings to Jesus, but He redirects their attention with a sobering prophecy: not one stone will be left upon another. This refers to the Roman destruction of the temple in A.D. 70—a historical fulfillment that validates Jesus' prophetic authority. The statement underscores that earthly structures, however magnificent or religiously significant, are temporary. What matters eternally is Christ Himself, not brick and mortar.

Verses 3–14: Signs and Spread of the Gospel

The disciples privately ask three related questions: when will these things happen, what sign will precede His coming, and when will the age end? Jesus' first command is caution: "Take heed that no man deceive you" (verse 4). He outlines a sequence of signs—false messiahs, wars, famines, earthquakes, persecution, false prophets, and moral coldness (verses 5–12). Yet verse 13 offers the remedy: endurance unto the end brings salvation. Verse 14 is crucial: the gospel must be preached to all nations before the end comes. This assures us that world evangelization is not optional busywork but a divine prerequisite for Christ's return. The Great Commission is intimately tied to eschatology.

Verses 15–22: The Abomination and Great Tribulation

The "abomination of desolation" (verse 15) references Daniel 12:11 and describes the desecration of the holy place—historically fulfilled when pagan forces invaded the temple. Jesus urges those in Judaea to flee immediately (verses 16–18), stressing urgency over collecting possessions. Verse 21 describes unprecedented tribulation, yet verse 22 promises it will be shortened for the elect's sake. God's sovereignty limits suffering for His chosen ones, even in judgment.

Verses 23–28: False Christs and the True Coming

Deception intensifies near the end: false christs and prophets perform great signs and wonders (verses 23–24). But the true coming of the Son of Man will be unmistakable—"as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west" (verse 27). There will be no hiding, no secret locations. The comparison in verse 28 ("wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered") underscores visibility and inevitability.

Verses 29–35: The Sign of the Son of Man

After tribulation, cosmic signs appear: darkened sun and moon, falling stars (verse 29). Then the "sign of the Son of man" appears in heaven, and all tribes mourn as they behold Him coming in clouds with power and glory (verse 30). His angels gather the elect from earth's four corners (verse 31). The fig tree parable (verses 32–33) teaches discernment: as leaves signal summer, these signs signal nearness. Yet verse 34's statement about "this generation" remains debated among sincere interpreters; what is certain is verse 35: Christ's words are eternally dependable.

Verses 36–44: The Unknown Hour and Readiness

No one—not angels, not the Son in His earthly ministry—knows the day or hour (verse 36). Jesus compares His coming to Noah's flood: life continues normally until sudden judgment (verses 37–39). Some are taken; others left (verses 40–41). Therefore, we must watch and be ready (verses 42–44), not because fear should grip us, but because faithful readiness is the Christian's calling.

Verses 45–51: The Faithful Servant

The parable of the faithful and evil servants illustrates the point. The wise servant who serves faithfully, unaware of the master's return, is rewarded (verses 45–47). The wicked servant, presuming delay, abuses others and indulges in sin—only to face judgment (verses 48–51). The lesson: readiness is not about frantic calculation but faithful living.

Application for Today

Matthew 24 calls us to biblical balance: take Christ's return seriously and live morally, yet reject fear-mongering and date-setting. Invest in gospel proclamation, endure persecution with faith, refuse deception, and serve faithfully as though the Master could return today. Our Lord's words stand forever; our task is obedience, not speculation.

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