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Themes in Matthew 24

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Themes in Matthew 24

Matthew 24:1 (show verse)

So Jesus left the temple and went on his way. His disciples came forward to point out to him the temple-buildings,

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Temple » Herod's
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Magnificence of
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates
Worship » Temples » Herod's

Matthew 24:2 (show verse)

but he replied to them, "You see all this? I tell you truly, not a stone here will be left upon another, without being torn down."

Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Stones » Temple built of
Temple » Destroyed
Temple » Solomon's » Destruction of, foretold
The Second Temple » Christ » Predicted its destruction
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 24:3 (show verse)

So as he sat on the Hill of Olives the disciples came up to him in private and said, "Tell us, when will this happen? What will be the sign of your arrival and of the end of the world?"

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Leads to the desire for signs
Earth » Destruction of
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Mountains » Names of » Olives, or olivet
Olives, mount of » Jesus repairs to
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Sign » A miracle to confirm faith
Sign » A token of coming events
Telling jesus » Questions
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates
The world » Conformity to forbidden creation of » End of

Matthew 24:4 (show verse)

Jesus replied, "Take care that no one misleads you;

Be not deceived » Miscellaneous topics containing warnings
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against false Christs, and false prophets
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » AntiChrist
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
Warnings » Be not deceived
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 24:5 (show verse)

for many will come in my name, saying 'I am the Christ,' and they will mislead many.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
false Doctrines » Teachers of » Deceive many
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against false Christs, and false prophets
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » AntiChrist
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates
FALSE » Christ's

Matthew 24:6 (show verse)

You will hear of wars and rumours of wars; see and do not be alarmed. These have to come, but it is not the end yet.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Spiritual » Cleansing » Composure
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
War » General references to
War » Preceded by » Rumors
War » Wars and rumors of
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 24:7 (show verse)

For nation will rise against nation, and realm against realm; there will be famines and earthquakes here and there.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earthquakes » Prophecies of
Earthquakes » There being earthquakes in diverse places prior to the coming of the lord
Earthquakes » Before destruction of jerusalem, predicted
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Famine » Prophesied
Famine » Often followed by pestilence
Famine » Instances of, in scripture » Before destruction of jerusalem
Hate » Who the world hates
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Pestilence » There being pestilences prior to the coming of the lord
Plagues » Predicted to happen before destruction of jerusalem
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 24:8 (show verse)

All that is but the beginning of the trouble.

Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Endurance » Those that endure
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 24:9 (show verse)

Then men will hand you over to suffer affliction, and they will kill you; you will be hated by all the Gentiles on account of my name.

Afflicted saints » Often arise from the profession of the gospel
Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Afflictions » Often arise from the profession of the gospel
Apostasy » Caused by persecution
Apostates » Persecution tends to make
Apostles » Were hated by the world
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Church » Enemies of » Predicted concerning the church
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Endurance » Those that endure
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Hate » Who the world hates
Hatred » Examples of » Of the saints
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Martyrdom » Saints » Forewarned of
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Saints » Death of » Hated
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation
World » Who the world hates

Matthew 24:10 (show verse)

And many will be repelled then, they will betray one another and hate one another.

Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Apostasy » Caused by persecution
Apostates » Persecution tends to make
Betrayal » Of others, foretold
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Endurance » Those that endure
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Offence » Persecution, a cause of, to mere professors
Persecution » Who shall face persecution
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:11 (show verse)

Many false prophets will rise and mislead many.

Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Endurance » Those that endure
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
False prophets » Predicted to arise » Before destruction of jerusalem
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:12 (show verse)

And in most of you love will grow cold by the increase of iniquity;

Affections » Should not grow cold
Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Apostasy » Shall abound in the latter days
Apostates » Shall abound in the latter days
Backsliding » Results of » Religious indifference
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Endurance » Those that endure
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Indifference » In spirit
Iniquity » The reward for iniquity
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Love » For Christ » Grown cold
Love » Why love waxes cold
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:13 (show verse)

but he will be saved who holds out to the very end.

Afflictions » Christians being afflicted
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Endurance » Those that endure
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Perseverance » Promises to
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Salvation » Conditions of
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Stability » Of character
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:14 (show verse)

This gospel of the Reign shall be preached all over the wide world as a testimony to all the Gentiles, and then the end will come.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » When the end of the world will come
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Evangelism » What shall be preached to all nations
Gospel » Universal, to be preached throughout the world
Gospel » The gospel being preached to all nations
Gospel » Prophecies relating to
Gospel » Called » Gospel of the kingdom
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of the kingdom
the Heathen » The gospel to be preached to
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:15 (show verse)

So when you see the appalling Horror spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing erect in the holy place (let the reader note this),

Abomination » The abomination that makes desolate
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Daniel » Jewish captive » Prophecies of
Eagles » Was the standard of the roman armies
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Signs preceding its destruction
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Leaders » Names of persons spoken of as » Daniel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Daniel
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Daniel
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Religious » Names of persons spoken of as » Daniel
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
The Second Temple » Desecrated by the romans
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:16 (show verse)

then let those who are in Judaea fly to the hills;

Abomination » The abomination that makes desolate
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Mountains » Afford refuge in time of danger
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:17 (show verse)

a man on the housetop must not go down to fetch what is inside his house,

Abomination » The abomination that makes desolate
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:18 (show verse)

and a man in the field must not turn back to get his coat.

Abomination » The abomination that makes desolate
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Hyke or upper garment » Often laid aside
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:19 (show verse)

Woe to women with child and to women who give suck in those days!

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:20 (show verse)

Pray that you may not have to fly in winter or on the sabbath,

Matthew 24:21 (show verse)

for there will be sore misery then, such as never has been from the beginning of the world till now ??no and never shall be.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Creation » Effected » In the beginning
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Faith » Trial of
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Its capture accompanied by severe calamities
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:22 (show verse)

Had not those days been cut short, not a soul would be saved alive; however, for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Faith » Trial of
God » People of general references to » Spoken of as the elect
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Names » Of the saints » Elect, the
God's People » General references to » Spoken of as the elect
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Tribulation » When there will be great tribulation

Matthew 24:23 (show verse)

If anyone tells you at that time, 'Here is the Christ!' or, 'there he is!' do not believe it;

Matthew 24:24 (show verse)

for false Christs and false prophets will rise and bring forward great signs and wonders, so as to mislead the very elect, ??if that were possible.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Faith » Trial of
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against false Christs, and false prophets
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » AntiChrist
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Magic » Lying wonders, spurious miracles
Miracles » Performed by false prophets
Miracles » Performed by false messiahs
Miracles through evil agents » Produced » By false prophets
Miracles through evil agents » Produced » By false Christs
Miraculous gifts of the holy ghost » Counterfeited by antiChrist
False prophets » Predicted to arise » Before destruction of jerusalem
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Sorcery » Practiced » By false prophets
Wonders » Lying wonders, spurious miracles
FALSE » Christ's

Matthew 24:25 (show verse)

(I am telling you this beforehand.)

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Faith » Trial of
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » AntiChrist
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding

Matthew 24:26 (show verse)

If they tell you, 'Here he is in the desert,' do not go out; 'here he is in the chamber,' do not believe it.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » AntiChrist
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding

Matthew 24:27 (show verse)

For like lightning that shoots from east to west, so will be the arrival of the Son of man.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Meteorology » Thunder and lightning » Lightning
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » As the lightning
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown

Matthew 24:28 (show verse)

Wherever the body lies, there will the vultures gather.

Animals » Instincts of
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Eagles » Was the standard of the roman armies
Eagles » A bird of prey
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding

Matthew 24:29 (show verse)

Immediately after the misery of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not yield her light, the stars will drop from heaven and the orbs of the heavens will be shaken.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Darkness » Miraculous » Before the destruction of jerusalem
Earth » Destruction of
Eclipse » Of the sun and moon
Election » The elect of God
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Heaven » The physical heavens
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens being shaken
Jerusalem » Prophecies respecting » Its capture accompanied by severe calamities
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Moon » Darkening of
Moon » Illustrative » (withdrawing her light,) of deep calamities
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Stars » Falling of

Matthew 24:30 (show verse)

Then the Sign of the Son of man will appear in heaven; then all tribes on earth will wail, they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with great power and glory.

Christ » Glory of » Shared by his believers
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Clouds » Called the » Clouds of heaven
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Election » The elect of God
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
Glory » Christ's » Shared by his believers
Heaven » The physical heavens
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Redemption » When redemption will be near
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Warnings to the wicked concerning
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » In clouds
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » With power and great glory
Sign » A miracle to confirm faith
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Warnings to the wicked concerning

Matthew 24:31 (show verse)

He will despatch his angels with a loud trumpet call to muster his elect from the four winds, from the verge of heaven to the verge of earth.

Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Will be with Christ at the judgment
Angels » Wait upon Christ
Angels » Shall execute the purposes of Christ
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who the lord will come with
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Who
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Election » The elect of God
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Gathering » The lord gathering his saints
God » People of general references to » Spoken of as the elect
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
God's People » General references to » Spoken of as the elect
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Trumpet » Symbolical

Matthew 24:32 (show verse)

Let the fig tree teach you a parable. As soon as its branches turn soft and put out leaves, you know summer is at hand;

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Discerning » Discerning the times
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Fig tree » Figurative
Fig tree » Leaves of, put forth, a sign of the approach of summer
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The fig tree leafing
Parables » Parables of Christ » Fig-tree leafing
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Summer » Approach of
Summer » Approach of, indicated by shooting out of leaves on trees

Matthew 24:33 (show verse)

so, whenever you see all this happen, you may be sure He is at hand, at the very door.

Christ » Expected » Expounds the word
Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Discerning » Discerning the times
Divine Teacher » Words of Christ » Enlightening » Christ expounds the scriptures
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Parables » Parables of Christ » Fig-tree leafing
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding

Matthew 24:34 (show verse)

I tell you truly, the present generation will not pass away till all this happens.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Discerning » Discerning the times
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Parables » Parables of Christ » Fig-tree leafing
Redemption » When redemption will be near
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding

Matthew 24:35 (show verse)

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Jesus The Prophet » Foretold things to come
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » Earth passing away
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
Heavens » Shall pass away
Jesus Christ » Prophet » Foretold things to come
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » The book of the ages
The word of God » The word of God enduring forever
Word » Endures » The book of the ages

Matthew 24:36 (show verse)

Now no one knows anything about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, but only my Father.

Angels » Knowledge of » Earthly things
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
The Counsels and purposes of God » Secret not to be searched into
the Deluge » Illustrative » (unexpectedness of,) of suddenness of Christ's coming
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Foreknowledge » Of God
God » Pillar of » Foreknowledge of
Heaven » Angels are in
Prescience » Foreknowledge
Second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
the future » The second coming of Christ » Time of unknown
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in knowing » The time of judgment

Matthew 24:37 (show verse)

As were the days of Noah, so will the arrival of the Son of man be.

Antediluvians » Destruction of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the days will be like when the lord comes
the Deluge » Illustrative » (unexpectedness of,) of suddenness of Christ's coming
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be surprised by
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding

Matthew 24:38 (show verse)

For as in the days before the deluge people ate and drank, married and were married, till the day Noah entered the ark;

Antediluvians » Destruction of
Ark » Noah's
Ark » Noah's » Noah and family preserved in
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the days will be like when the lord comes
the Deluge » Illustrative » (unexpectedness of,) of suddenness of Christ's coming
the Deluge » Came suddenly and unexpectedly
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
Flood » References to
Jews, the » Their house left desolate
Noah » Son of lamech » Builds an ark (ship) and saves his family from the great flood
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be surprised by
The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Worldliness » Perilous, some of the evil effects of » Deludes men into a state of false security

Matthew 24:39 (show verse)

and as they knew nothing till the deluge came and swept them all away; so will the arrival of the Son of man be.

Antediluvians » Destruction of
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Coming of the lord
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the days will be like when the lord comes
the Deluge » Illustrative » (unexpectedness of,) of suddenness of Christ's coming
the Deluge » Came suddenly and unexpectedly
Earth » Destruction of
End of the world » What events signal the end of the world
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Matthew 24:40 (show verse)

Then there will be two men in the field, one will be taken and one will be left;

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Matthew 24:41 (show verse)

two women will be grinding at the millstone, one will be taken and one will be left.

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Mill » Operated by women
Mills » Female servants usually employed at
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Woman » Often engaged in » Grinding corn
Women » Domestic duties of

Matthew 24:42 (show verse)

Keep on the watch then, for you never know what day your Lord will come.

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Matthew 24:43 (show verse)

But be sure of this, that if the householder had known at what watch in the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the watch, he would not have allowed his house to be broken into.

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Matthew 24:44 (show verse)

So be ready yourselves, for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

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death » Christ conqueror of » Preparation for
death » Nearness of » Preparation for
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Readiness » For death » Preparation for
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Second coming of Christ » the future » Correct Attitude of » Readiness
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Matthew 24:45 (show verse)

Now where is the trusty and thoughtful servant, whom his lord and master has set over his household to assign them their supplies at the proper time?

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Matthew 24:46 (show verse)

Blessed is that servant if his lord and master finds him so doing when he arrives!

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Matthew 24:47 (show verse)

I tell you truly, he will set him over all his property.

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Ministers » When faithful » Are rewarded
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Matthew 24:48 (show verse)

But if the bad servant says to himself, 'My lord and master is long of coming,'

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Parables » Parables of Christ » Faithful, and evil servants
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Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
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Matthew 24:49 (show verse)

and if he starts to beat his fellow-servants and to eat and drink with drunkards,

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Matthew 24:50 (show verse)

that servant's lord and master will arrive on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour which he does not know;

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The second coming of Christ » Signs preceding
Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
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Servant » Figurative
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Watchfulness » Danger of remissness in

Matthew 24:51 (show verse)

he will cut him in two and assign him the fate of the impious. There men will wail and gnash their teeth.

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Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
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Gnashing of teeth » In disappointment
Longsuffering Of God » The wicked » Punished for despising
Ministers » When unfaithful » Shall be punished
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Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Punishments » Capital kinds of » Cutting in pieces
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Self-delusion » Fatal consequences of
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Servant » Figurative
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Sorrow » Of the lost
Teeth » Gnashing (grinding) of, usually signifying anger or extreme pain
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to
Waiting » Those that wait on the lord
Watchfulness » Danger of remissness in
Weeping » In destruction
The wicked » Guilt of » Portion of
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to