Keraia
Matthew 24

Matthew 24:3

Temple Destruction and Other Signs · Matthew 24:1–8
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Translations

Modern
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
Traditional
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
Literal
And He sitting upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him by Himself, saying, “Tell us when these things will be. And what is the sign of Your coming and the consummation of the age?”
Latin
Sedente autem eo super montem Oliveti, accesserunt ad eum discipuli secreto, dicentes: Dic nobis, quando hæc erunt? et quod signum adventus tui, et consummationis sæculi?

Original

Greek
English
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”

Notes

Matthew 24:3

  • The Greek word parousia means coming or appearing.

  • end of the age (or end of the world): This phrase refers to the final end of a period in salvation history (see Matthew 13:39–40, 49; also Hebrews 9:26). The second coming of Jesus will end normal history with a final judgment. The disciples believed the temple's destruction and the end of history had a close link.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Curses and Blessings The Day Is Coming

Events

Parallels

Mark 13:1–8 Luke 21:5–9

Places

Mount of Olives: A mountain ridge east of Jerusalem

Glossary

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

Topics

Earth: Destruction of End of the World Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Mount of Olives: Jesus Repairs To Sign: A Miracle to Confirm Faith Sign: A Token of Coming Events Signs The End The End of the World the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding When the World Will End