Matthew 24:39

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

Modern
And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Traditional
And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
Literal
And they did not know until the flood came and took away all. So also will be the coming of the Son of Man.
Latin
…et non cognoverunt donec venit diluvium, et tulit omnes: ita erit et adventus Filii hominis.

Original

Greek
English
And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.

Notes

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).

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Antediluvians: Destruction of Earth: Destruction of Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning 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 Deluge: Came Suddenly and Unexpectedly The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding The Second Coming of Christ: The Wicked: Shall be Surprised By Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning