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Matthew 24

Matthew 24:34

The Lesson of the Fig Tree · Matthew 24:32–35
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Translations

Modern
Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
Traditional
Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
Literal
Truly I say to you that this generation shall not have passed away until all these things shall have come to pass.
Latin
Amen dico vobis, quia non præteribit generatio hæc, donec omnia hæc fiant.

Original

Greek
English
Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.

Notes

Matthew 24:34

this generation: In Matthew, generation refers particularly to the current Jews who do not trust in Jesus. This focuses especially on the leaders who have tried to make the people reject the Messiah (Matthew 11:16; 12:39, 41–42, 45; 16:4; 23:36).

Theme notes and profiles

Curses and Blessings The Day Is Coming

Events

Parallels

Mark 13:28–31 Luke 21:29–33

Glossary

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

Topics

God: Faithfulness of Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Last Days Parables: Parables of Christ: Fig-Tree Leafing Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding