Matthew 24:18

The Abomination of Desolation · Matthew 24:15–25
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Translations

Modern
And let no one in the field return for his cloak.
Traditional
Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.
Literal
…and the one in the field, let him not return back to take away his garment.
Latin
…et qui in agro, non revertatur tollere tunicam suam.

Original

Greek
English
And let no one in the field return for his cloak.

Notes

Some think chapter 24 is about the return of Jesus at the end of time. Others think it as a prediction of events in AD 70, when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Some think it refers to both events. See also study notes on Mark 13.

Events

Parallels

Mark 13:14–23 Luke 21:20–24

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Parousia Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Son of Man Tribulation

Topics

Hyke or Upper Garment: Often Laid Aside Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding