Matthew 24:23

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

Modern
At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.
Traditional
Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
Literal
At that time if anyone should say to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘Here,’ do not believe it.
Latin
Tunc si quis vobis dixerit: Ecce hic est Christus, aut illic: nolite credere.

Original

Greek
English
At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.

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

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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

Antichrist: General Scriptures Concerning Faith: Trial of Heedfulness: Necessary: Against False Christs, and False Prophets Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Antichrist 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