Matthew 23:39

Lament over Jerusalem · Matthew 23:37–39
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Translations

Modern
For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
Traditional
For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Literal
For I say to you, you shall not see Me from now until you say, ‘Blessed is the One coming in the name of the Lord.’”
Latin
Dico enim vobis, non me videbitis amodo, donec dicatis: Benedictus, qui venit in nomine Domini.

Original

Greek
English
For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”

Notes

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord: his may point to a future time when the nation of Israel will turn to the Messiah (see also Romans 11:12–32).

Events

Parallels

Luke 13:31–35

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ, Teachings of Prophecy Son of Man Tradition

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Judgments Upon the Jews Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of National Sins: Cause the Withdrawal of Privileges Quotations and Allusions in the New Testament From, and To, the Old Testament Spiteful People