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His disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will all this happen? What sign will signal your return and the end of the world?” <a href="/esv/matthew/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?” <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as He was sitting upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him in private, saying, "Tell us, when these things will be? And what is the sign of Your coming, and the consummation of the age?" <a href="/kjv/matthew/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? <a href="/nkjv/matthew/24.htm">New King James Version</a> Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And as He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” <a href="/nasb/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, &#8220Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” <a href="/lsb/matthew/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now as He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?” <a href="/amp/matthew/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> While Jesus was seated on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, and said, “Tell us, when will this [destruction of the temple] take place, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end (completion, consummation) of the age?” <a href="/csb/matthew/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately and said, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what is the sign of your coming and of the end of the age? ” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> While He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached Him privately and said, &#8220Tell us, when will these things happen? And what is the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And as he sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? <a href="/cev/matthew/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Later, as Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came to him in private and asked, "When will this happen? What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the world?" <a href="/erv/matthew/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And as he sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? <a href="/gwt/matthew/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came to him privately and said, "Tell us, when will this happen? What will be the sign that you are coming again, and when will the world come to an end?" <a href="/gnt/matthew/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> As Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him in private. "Tell us when all this will be," they asked, "and what will happen to show that it is the time for your coming and the end of the age." <a href="/isv/matthew/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately and said, "Tell us, when will these things take place, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" <a href="/msb/matthew/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?” <a href="/net/matthew/24.htm">NET Bible</a> As he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came to him privately and said, "Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" <a href="/nheb/matthew/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?" <a href="/wbt/matthew/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when will these things be? and what will be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Afterwards He was on the Mount of Olives and was seated there when the disciples came to Him, apart from the others, and said, "Tell us when this will be; and what will be the sign of your Coming and of the Close of the Age?" <a href="/web/matthew/24.htm">World English Bible</a> As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when He is sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came near to Him by Himself, saying, “Tell us, when will these be? And what [is] the sign of Your coming, and of the full end of the age?” <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as He was sitting upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him in private, saying, "Tell us, when these things will be? And what is the sign of Your coming, and the consummation of the age?" <a href="/ylt/matthew/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And when he is sitting on the mount of the Olives, the disciples came near to him by himself, saying, 'Tell us, when shall these be? and what is the sign of thy presence, and of the full end of the age?' <a href="/slt/matthew/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And sitting upon the mount of Olives, his disciples came to him apart, saying, Say to us when these shall be, and what the sign of thy arrival, and the termination of the time.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he was sitting on mount Olivet, the disciples came to him privately, saying: Tell us when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the consummation of the world? <a href="/cpdv/matthew/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, when he was seated at the Mount of Olives, the disciples drew near to him privately, saying: “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of your advent and of the consummation of the age?” <a href="/nabre/matthew/24.htm">New American Bible</a> As he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately and said, “Tell us, when will this happen, and what sign will there be of your coming, and of the end of the age?” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> While Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came up talking among themselves, and they said to him, Tell us when these things will happen, and what is the sign of your coming, and of the end of the world? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when Yeshua sat onTur d'Zaytay, his disciples came and they were saying among themselves and to him: “Tell us when these things will be and what will be the sign of your advent and of the end of the world.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as he was sitting upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, and said: Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the age? <a href="/godbey/matthew/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He sitting upon the Mount of Olives; the disciples came to Him privately, saying, Tell us, when these things shall be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming and the end of the age? <a href="/haweis/matthew/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then as he was sitting upon the mount of Olives, his disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall there things be? and what is the sign of thy coming, and of the consummation of the age? <a href="/mace/matthew/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> And when he was upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came to him in private, and said, tell us when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of this age? <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Afterwards He was on the Mount of Olives and was seated there when the disciples came to Him, apart from the others, and said, "Tell us when this will be; and what will be the sign of your Coming and of the Close of the Age?" <a href="/worrell/matthew/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, while He was sitting on the mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us when shall these things be, and what is the sign of Thy coming and of the end of the age." <a href="/worsley/matthew/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when He was got to the mount of olives, the disciples came to Him in private and said, Tell us when these things shall be, and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world. <a href="/parallel/matthew/24-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7068" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Signs of the End of the Age</a> …2“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” 3<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">While</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2521.htm" title="2521: Kathēmenou (V-PPM/P-GMS) -- To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside.">was sitting</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3735.htm" title="3735: orous (N-GNS) -- A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain).">Mount</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1636.htm" title="1636: Elaiōn (N-GFP) -- An olive tree; the Mount of Olives. Feminine of a presumed derivative from an obsolete primary; an olive.">of Olives,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: prosēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">came to</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idian (Adj-AFS) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">privately.</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipe (V-AMA-2S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">“Tell</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,”</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">they said,</a> <a href="/greek/4219.htm" title="4219: pote (Conj) -- When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time.">“when will</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">happen,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what will be</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeion (N-NNS) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">sign</a> <a href="/greek/4674.htm" title="4674: sēs (PPro-GF2S) -- Yours, thy, thine. From su; thine.">of Your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3952.htm" title="3952: parousias (N-GFS) -- From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect.">coming</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4930.htm" title="4930: synteleias (N-GFS) -- A completion, consummation, end. From sunteleo; entire completion, i.e. Consummation.">of the end</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnos (N-GMS) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">age?”</a> 4Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Mark 13:3-4</a> While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately, / “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?” <a href="/luke/21-7.htm">Luke 21:7</a> “Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” <a href="/acts/1-6.htm">Acts 1:6-7</a> So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” / Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority. <a href="/daniel/12-4.htm">Daniel 12:4</a> But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:1-2</a> Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:1-2</a> Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers, / not to be easily disconcerted or alarmed by any spirit or message or letter seeming to be from us, alleging that the Day of the Lord has already come. <a href="/revelation/6-1.htm">Revelation 6:1-17</a> Then I watched as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” / So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. / And when the Lamb opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature say, “Come!” ... <a href="/zechariah/14-1.htm">Zechariah 14:1-4</a> Behold, a day of the LORD is coming when your plunder will be divided in your presence. / For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. / Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. ... <a href="/joel/2-30.htm">Joel 2:30-31</a> I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. / The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-4</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. <a href="/ezekiel/38-16.htm">Ezekiel 38:16-23</a> You will advance against My people Israel like a cloud covering the land. It will happen in the latter days, O Gog, that I will bring you against My land, so that the nations may know Me when I show Myself holy in you before their eyes. / This is what the Lord GOD says: Are you the one of whom I have spoken in former days through My servants, the prophets of Israel, who in those times prophesied for years that I would bring you against them? / Now on that day when Gog comes against the land of Israel, declares the Lord GOD, My wrath will flare up. ... <a href="/jeremiah/30-7.htm">Jeremiah 30:7</a> How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it. <a href="/amos/5-18.htm">Amos 5:18-20</a> Woe to you who long for the Day of the LORD! What will the Day of the LORD be for you? It will be darkness and not light. / It will be like a man who flees from a lion, only to encounter a bear, or who enters his house and rests his hand against the wall, only to be bitten by a snake. / Will not the Day of the LORD be darkness and not light, even gloom with no brightness in it? <a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1-3</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. / Then He will judge between many peoples and arbitrate for strong nations far and wide. Then they will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor will they train anymore for war. <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a> Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as he sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the world?he sat.<a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Matthew 21:1</a> And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,<a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Mark 13:3,4</a> And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, … the disciples.<a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Matthew 13:10,11,36</a> And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? … <a href="/matthew/15-12.htm">Matthew 15:12</a> Then came his disciples, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Pharisees were offended, after they heard this saying?<a href="/matthew/17-19.htm">Matthew 17:19</a> Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?Tell.<a href="/daniel/12-6.htm">Daniel 12:6-8</a> And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? … <a href="/luke/21-7.htm">Luke 21:7</a> And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass?<a href="/john/21-21.htm">John 21:21,22</a> Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? … the sign.<a href="/matthew/24-32.htm">Matthew 24:32,33,43</a> Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: … the end.<a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Matthew 13:39,40,49</a> The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels… <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.<a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Hebrews 9:26</a> For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/21-32.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">Age</a> <a href="/matthew/20-17.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/matthew/18-15.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/matthew/13-49.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/22-27.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/23-32.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Olives</a> <a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/18-14.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/matthew/17-19.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/matthew/23-22.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/matthew/16-4.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/matthew/23-22.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-11.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Age</a> <a href="/mark/5-4.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/matthew/26-18.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/26-37.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/24-4.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">Olives</a> <a href="/matthew/25-11.htm">Others</a> <a href="/matthew/24-27.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/mark/4-34.htm">Privately</a> <a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/matthew/26-20.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 24</div>1. <a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">what and how great calamities shall be before it;</a> 29. <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">the signs of his coming to judgment.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">And because that day and hour are unknown,</a> 42. <a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">we ought to watch like good servants, expecting our Master's coming.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/24.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives The Mount of Olives holds significant historical and prophetic importance in the Bible. It is a place where Jesus often went to pray and teach. The Greek word for "sitting" (καθήμενος, kathēmenos) implies a position of authority and readiness to teach. The Mount of Olives, located east of Jerusalem, is a site of eschatological significance, as it is prophesied in <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">Zechariah 14:4</a> that the Lord will stand on this mount at His return. This setting underscores the gravity of the discourse that follows, as Jesus prepares to reveal profound truths about the future.the disciples came to Him privately The disciples approaching Jesus "privately" indicates a moment of intimate teaching, away from the crowds. The Greek word for "privately" (κατ' ἰδίαν, kat' idian) suggests a personal and confidential setting. This private inquiry reflects the disciples' deep concern and desire for understanding. It also highlights the special relationship between Jesus and His disciples, where they seek clarity on matters of great importance directly from their Master.'Tell us,' they said The disciples' request, "Tell us," shows their eagerness to learn and understand. The Greek verb "tell" (εἰπέ, eipe) is an imperative, indicating urgency and a strong desire for knowledge. This reflects the human quest for understanding divine plans and the future. The disciples, like many believers, are seeking assurance and insight into God's timeline.when will these things happen The phrase "when will these things happen" refers to the events Jesus had just mentioned, including the destruction of the temple. The Greek word for "when" (πότε, pote) indicates a specific inquiry about timing. This question reveals the disciples' curiosity about the unfolding of prophetic events and their desire to prepare for what is to come. It also reflects a common human concern with knowing the future and the timing of significant events.and what will be the sign of Your coming The "sign of Your coming" refers to the visible and unmistakable indicators of Jesus' return. The Greek word for "sign" (σημεῖον, sēmeion) denotes a distinguishing mark or miracle. The disciples are asking for clear evidence of Jesus' second coming, which is a central theme in Christian eschatology. This question underscores the anticipation and hope for Christ's return, a foundational belief in Christian doctrine.and of the end of the age? The "end of the age" refers to the culmination of the current era and the ushering in of God's kingdom. The Greek word for "end" (συντελείας, synteleias) implies completion or consummation. The "age" (αἰῶνος, aiōnos) signifies a period characterized by certain conditions or events. This phrase encapsulates the disciples' concern with eschatological events and the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan. It reflects the Christian hope for the final establishment of God's reign and the restoration of all things.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) The disciples came unto him privately.--From St. Mark we learn their names--"Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew;" i.e., the four in the first of the three groups that made up the Twelve. The position of Andrew as the last is noticeable, as connected with the general pre-eminence of the first three.The sign of thy coming.--Literally, of Thy presence. The passage is memorable as the first occurrence of the word (????????, parousia), which was so prominent in the teaching of the Epistles (<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm" title="For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?">1Thessalonians 2:19</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-13.htm" title="To the end he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.">1Thessalonians 3:13</a>; <a href="/james/5-7.htm" title="Be patient therefore, brothers, to the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and has long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.">James 5:7</a>; <a href="/1_john/2-28.htm" title="And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.">1John 2:28</a>, et al.). They had brought themselves to accept the thought of His departure and return, though time and manner were as yet hidden from them.The end of the world.--Literally, the end of the age. In the common language of the day, which had passed from the schools of the Rabbis into popular use, "this age," or "this world," meant the time up to the coming of the Messiah; the "age or world to come" (<a href="/matthew/13-40.htm" title="As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.">Matthew 13:40</a>; <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm" title="And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, That you which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, you also shall sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.">Matthew 19:28</a>; <a href="/hebrews/2-5.htm" title="For to the angels has he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak.">Hebrews 2:5</a>; <a href="/hebrews/6-5.htm" title="And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come,">Hebrews 6:5</a>), the glorious time which He was to inaugurate. The disciples had heard their Lord speak in parables of such a coming, and they naturally connected it in their thoughts with the close of the age or period in which they lived. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - As he eat upon the Mount of Olives. On his way to Bethany towards the close of this day, he rested for a while and communed with the disciples, uttering the wonderful eschatological discourse which follows in this and the next chapter. It is noted that the siege of Jerusalem by the Romans began on the very spot where this prophecy of its destruction was delivered, strategical reasons compelling them to make their attack from this quarter. "A sudden turn in the road," writes Dr. Edersheim (2:431), "and the sacred building was once more in full view. Just then the western sun was pouring his golden beams on tops of marble cloisters and on the terraced courts, and glittering on the golden spikes on the roof of the holy place. In the setting, even more than in the rising sun, must the vast proportions, the symmetry, and the sparkling sheen of this mass of snowy marble and gold have stood out gloriously. And across the black valley, and up the slopes of Olivet, lay the dark shadows of those gigantic walls built of massive stones, some of them nearly twenty-four feet long. Even the rabbis, despite their hatred of Herod, grow enthusiastic, and dream that the very temple walls would have been covered with gold had not the variegated marble, resembling the waves of the sea, seemed more beauteous. It was probably, as they [the disciples] now gazed on all this grandeur and strength, that they broke the silence imposed on them by gloomy thoughts of the near desolateness of that house which the Lord predicted." Privately. Such questions were not to be asked openly in the hearing of any who might have followed him from the city. There was nothing more resented by the average Jew than any intimation of the destruction of the temple. It was one of the charges against Stephen that he had said that Jesus would destroy the temple (<a href="/acts/6-14.htm">Acts 6:14</a>). When, therefore, some of the apostles wished for more definite information on this subject, they took care to make their inquiry in private. Their questions were twofold - they desired to know the time of the events, and the signs which should precede Christ's coming and the end of the world. When shall these things be? "These things" refer to the destruction of the temple, and the course of events which, as they conceive, are dependent thereupon (comp. <a href="/matthew/23-36.htm">Matthew 23:36</a>). To their minds, this catastrophe could only occur contemporaneously with the coming of Christ in glory and the end of the world. They saw in it a great revolution which should usher in the final consummation. But when should this come to pass? - in their own day, or after many ages? in the lifetime of this generation, or at some far-distant period? It was not mere wanton curiosity to know the future which prompted the question, but rather a reverent desire to prepare for these great events, of the certainty of which they were now fully assured. So the next question shows no doubt concerning the facts, and asks, not the mode of the accomplishment, but only what anticipatory warning and indication were to be given. Sign of thy coming (τῆς σῆς παρουσίας), and of the end of the world (συντελείας τοῦ αἰῶνος). They look upon these two events as synchronous, or very closely connected. The word parousia, which in classical Greek means "presence," or "arrival," is used in the New Testament specially for the second advent of Christ to set up his eternal kingdom in full power and glory (see in this chapter vers. 27, 37, 39; and comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">1 Corinthians 15:23</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:19</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:13</a>, etc.). Referring to the same event, we find in some places the term "epiphany" used (see <a href="/1_timothy/6-14.htm">1 Timothy 6:14</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">2 Timothy 4:1</a>), and in others "revelation" (ἀποκάλυψις, <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">1 Corinthians 1:7</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7</a>); but the three expressions denote simply the open establishment of Messiah's kingdom, indefnitely as to time and manner. The phrase translated "the end of the world "means literally the consummation of the age (cf. <a href="/matthew/13-39.htm">Matthew 13:39</a>; <a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Hebrews 9:26</a>); consummationis saeculi (Vulgate); i.e. the close of this present seen, in contradistinction from the future aeon, or the world to come. This is "the last time," "the last days," spoken of elsewhere (see <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a>; <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a>; and comp. <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2</a>; <a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/24-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[While] δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. was sitting Καθημένου (Kathēmenou) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2521.htm">Strong's 2521: </a> To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Mount ὄρους (orous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3735.htm">Strong's 3735: </a> A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain). of Olives, Ἐλαιῶν (Elaiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1636.htm">Strong's 1636: </a> An olive tree; the Mount of Olives. Feminine of a presumed derivative from an obsolete primary; an olive. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. came to προσῆλθον (prosēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. Him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. privately. ἰδίαν (idian) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. “Tell Εἰπὲ (Eipe) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. us,” ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. they said, λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “when {will} πότε (pote) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_4219.htm">Strong's 4219: </a> When, at what time. From the base of pou and te; interrogative adverb, at what time. all this ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. happen, ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. what [will be] τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sign σημεῖον (sēmeion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. of Your σῆς (sēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4674.htm">Strong's 4674: </a> Yours, thy, thine. From su; thine. coming παρουσίας (parousias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3952.htm">Strong's 3952: </a> From the present participle of pareimi; a being near, i.e. Advent; physically, aspect. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. of the end συντελείας (synteleias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4930.htm">Strong's 4930: </a> A completion, consummation, end. From sunteleo; entire completion, i.e. Consummation. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. age?” αἰῶνος (aiōnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 24:3 As he sat on the Mount (Matt. 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