Matthew 24:38

Translations

Modern

For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark.

Traditional

For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

Literal

For as in those days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until that day Noah entered into the ark.

Latin

…sicut enim erant in diebus ante diluvium comedentes et bibentes, nubentes et nuptum tradentes, usque ad eum diem, quo intravit Noë in arcam,

Original

Greek

English

For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Noah Curses and Blessings God’s Covenant with Noah The Day Is Coming The Son of Man

Events

Related verses

Luke 17:26–28
Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man:
Romans 13:13–14
Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.
Luke 14:18–20
But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’
Genesis 6:2
…the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose.
Luke 12:45
But suppose that servant says in his heart, ‘My master will be a long time in coming,’ and he begins to beat the menservants and maidservants, and to eat and drink and get drunk.
1 Corinthians 7:29–31
What I am saying, brothers, is that the time is short. From now on those who have wives should live as if they had none;
Matthew 22:30
In the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage. Instead, they will be like the angels in heaven.
Luke 12:19
Then I will say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take it easy. Eat, drink, and be merry!”’
Isaiah 22:12–14
On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth.
Amos 6:3–6
You dismiss the day of calamity and bring near a reign of violence.
Luke 21:34
But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare.
Ezekiel 16:49–50
Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy.

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 The Flood Tribulation

Topics

Antediluvians: Destruction of Ark: Noah's: Noah and Family Preserved In Earth: Destruction of Flood: References To Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Noah: Son of Lamech: Builds an Ark (Ship) and Saves his Family from the Great Flood Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Scoffers The Deluge: (Unexpectedness of) Suddenness of Christ's Coming The Deluge: Came Suddenly and Unexpectedly The Jews: Their House Left Desolate The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding The Second Coming of Christ: The Wicked: Shall be Surprised By Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning

Matthew 24:38

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