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Matthew 24

Matthew 24:26

The Return of the Son of Man · Matthew 24:26–31
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Translations

Modern
So if they tell you, ‘There He is, in the wilderness,’ do not go out, or, ‘Here He is, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it.
Traditional
Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
Literal
Therefore if they may say to you, ‘Behold, He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or ‘Behold, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it.
Latin
Si ergo dixerint vobis: Ecce in deserto est, nolite exire; Ecce in penetralibus, nolite credere.

Original

Greek
English
So if they tell you, ‘There He is, in the wilderness,’ do not go out, or, ‘Here He is, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it.

Notes

Matthew 24:26

  • Some Jewish prophets persuaded people to follow them into the desert to witness signs of salvation (see Matthew 24:4–8).

  • in the inner rooms: This might refer to secretive groups, like those at Qumran, or small fellowship groups linked to the Pharisees.

Matthew 24:26–28

These verses expand on Matthew 24:23. Jews debated where and how the Messiah would appear. The Messiah's glorious arrival and vindication will be clear to everyone.

Matthew 24:1–31

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 13:24–27 Luke 21:25–28

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Desert 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 Christian Minister: False and Corrupt 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