Translations
Modern
Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation.
Traditional
Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.
Literal
Truly I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.
Latin
Amen dico vobis, venient hæc omnia super generationem istam.
Original
Greek
English
Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation.
Notes
Matthew gathered seven warnings of sorrow to come (literally woe to you) inspired by similar Old Testament lists (Isaiah 5:8–23; Habakkuk 2:6–20). Matthew arranged them to reach a climax with the killing of the prophets.
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ, Teachings of Persecution Scribe Son of Man Tradition
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Concerning Persecutions of Christians National Sins: Bring Down National Judgments Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Prophets: God Avenged all Injuries Done To Prophets: The Jews: Often Put Them to Death The Punishment of the Wicked: On Account of Their: Persecuting