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Matthew 24

Matthew 24:37

Readiness at Any Hour · Matthew 24:36–51
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Translations

Modern
As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Traditional
But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Literal
For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
Latin
Sicut autem in diebus Noë, ita erit et adventus Filii hominis:

Original

Greek
English
As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.

Notes

Matthew 24:37

  • at the coming of the Son of Man: This refers to the second coming of Jesus (see Matthew 24:3; compare Luke 17:26).

  • in the days of Noah (see Genesis 6:9–22; 2 Peter 2:5; 3:5–6): This is not comparing how serious the sins were. Instead, it shows that people did not notice what God was doing. They were too focused on everyday pleasures and celebrations (Matthew 6:19–34).

Matthew 24:37–41

The second coming of Jesus will surprise people, just like the flood of Noah did (Genesis 7). The only way to be ready is to live consistently alert and obedient (compare Luke 17:26–27, 34–35).

Matthew 24:37–25:46

Jesus now applied his prophecies (Matthew 24:1–36) to his disciples so they would stay faithful and be ready for his second coming.

Events

Parallels

Genesis 6:1–7 Mark 13:32–37 Luke 12:35–48

People

Noah: Righteous man, built ark, survived flood

Glossary

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

Topics

Antediluvians: Destruction of Earth: Destruction of Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Scoffers The Deluge: (Unexpectedness of) Suddenness of Christ's Coming The End of Time The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding The Second Coming of Christ: The Wicked: Shall be Surprised By