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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/24.htm">New International Version</a> Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. <a href="/nlt/matthew/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door. <a href="/esv/matthew/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door. <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So also you, when you see all these things, know that He is near, at the doors. <a href="/kjv/matthew/24.htm">King James Bible</a> So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/24.htm">New King James Version</a> So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! <a href="/nasb_/matthew/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. <a href="/nasb/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. <a href="/lsb/matthew/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. <a href="/amp/matthew/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> so you, too, when you see all these things [taking place], know for certain that He is near, right at the door. <a href="/csb/matthew/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In the same way, when you see all these things, recognize that he is near—at the door. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In the same way, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near—at the door! <a href="/asv/matthew/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> even so ye also, when ye see all these things, know ye that he is nigh, even at the doors. <a href="/cev/matthew/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> So when you see all these things happening, you will know the time has almost come. <a href="/erv/matthew/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> even so ye also, when ye see all these things, know ye that he is nigh, even at the doors. <a href="/gwt/matthew/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In the same way, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the door. <a href="/gnt/matthew/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the same way, when you see all these things, you will know that the time is near, ready to begin. <a href="/isv/matthew/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> In the same way, when you see all these things, you'll know that the Son of Man is near, right at the door. <a href="/msb/matthew/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door. <a href="/net/matthew/24.htm">NET Bible</a> So also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near, right at the door. <a href="/nheb/matthew/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Even so you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. <a href="/wbt/matthew/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So you also, when you see all these signs, may be sure that He is near--at your very door. <a href="/web/matthew/24.htm">World English Bible</a> Even so you also, when you see all these things, know that he is near, even at the doors. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> so also you, when you may see all these, you know that it is near—at the doors. <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So also you, when you see all these things, know that He is near, at the doors. <a href="/ylt/matthew/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> so also ye, when ye may see all these, ye know that it is nigh -- at the doors. <a href="/slt/matthew/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> So also ye, when ye should see all these things, know ye that it is near at the doors.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> So you also, when you shall see all these things, know ye that it is nigh, even at the doors. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So also, when you will have seen all these things, know that it is near, even at the threshold. <a href="/nabre/matthew/24.htm">New American Bible</a> In the same way, when you see all these things, know that he is near, at the gates. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> So even you, when you see all these things, know that it has arrived at the door. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> So also, whenever you see all these things, know that he has approached the door.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> So also, when you see all these things, know that it is near at the doors. <a href="/godbey/matthew/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>So you also, when you may see all these things know that it is at the doors.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> just so ye, when ye behold these things, know that it is near, even at the gates. <a href="/mace/matthew/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> in like manner, when ye shall see all these things happen, know that he is come to your very doors. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So you also, when you see all these signs, may be sure that He is near--at your very door. <a href="/worrell/matthew/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>even so ye, when ye see all these things, know that it is near, at the doors.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>so ye also, when ye shall see all these <Fr>things,<FR> know that it is near <Fr>even<FR> at the doors.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/24-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7319" 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">The Lesson of the Fig Tree</a> 32Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. 33<a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">So</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also,</a> <a href="/greek/3752.htm" title="3752: hotan (Conj) -- When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.">when</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idēte (V-ASA-2P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">you see</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: ginōskete (V-PIA-2P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">will know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">He is</a> <a href="/greek/1451.htm" title="1451: engys (Adv) -- Near. From a primary verb agcho; near.">near,</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">right at</a> <a href="/greek/2374.htm" title="2374: thyrais (N-DFP) -- (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.">the door.</a> 34Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.…<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="/luke/21-31.htm">Luke 21:31</a> So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. <a href="/mark/13-29.htm">Mark 13:29</a> So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door. <a href="/james/5-8.htm">James 5:8-9</a> You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. / Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11</a> And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2-4</a> For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. / But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief. <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Revelation 1:3</a> Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. <a href="/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10</a> Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book, because the time is near. <a href="/hebrews/10-25.htm">Hebrews 10:25</a> Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. <a href="/1_peter/4-7.htm">1 Peter 4:7</a> The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray. <a href="/philippians/4-5.htm">Philippians 4:5</a> Let your gentleness be apparent to all. The Lord is near. <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a> But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. <a href="/joel/2-1.htm">Joel 2:1</a> Blow the ram’s horn in Zion; sound the alarm on My holy mountain! Let all who dwell in the land tremble, for the Day of the LORD is coming; indeed, it is near— <a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Zephaniah 1:14</a> The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. <a href="/isaiah/13-6.htm">Isaiah 13:6</a> Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty. <a href="/ezekiel/7-2.htm">Ezekiel 7:2-6</a> “O son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says to the land of Israel: ‘The end! The end has come upon the four corners of the land. / The end is now upon you, and I will unleash My anger against you. I will judge you according to your ways and repay you for all your abominations. / I will not look on you with pity, nor will I spare you, but I will punish you for your ways and for the abominations among you. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’ ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So likewise you, when you shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.when.<a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">Matthew 24:3</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?know.<a href="/ezekiel/7-2.htm">Ezekiel 7:2</a> Also, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD unto the land of Israel; An end, the end is come upon the four corners of the land.<a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Hebrews 10:37</a> For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.<a href="/james/5-9.htm">James 5:9</a> Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">Door</a> <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/matthew/22-39.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/24-32.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/matthew/17-12.htm">Recognize</a> <a href="/matthew/24-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/matthew/17-11.htm">Sure</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-10.htm">Door</a> <a href="/mark/13-29.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/mark/13-29.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/matthew/25-17.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/26-18.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/mark/13-29.htm">Recognize</a> <a href="/matthew/24-45.htm">Right</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/matthew/24-43.htm">Sure</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> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>So also, This phrase indicates a comparison or analogy. Jesus is drawing a parallel between the signs He has just described and the certainty of His coming. It suggests that just as certain events signal the change of seasons, so too will certain signs indicate His return.when you see all these things, "All these things" refers to the signs Jesus mentioned earlier in the chapter, such as wars, famines, earthquakes, and the abomination of desolation. These are indicators of the end times. The phrase emphasizes the importance of being observant and discerning of the times. In the context of first-century Judea, these signs would have been particularly poignant, as the destruction of the Temple in AD 70 was a significant event for the Jewish people.you will know that He is near, This assurance is given to the disciples and, by extension, to all believers. The nearness of Christ's return is a central theme in eschatology. The certainty of His coming is meant to encourage believers to remain vigilant and faithful. The phrase echoes the imminence of the Kingdom of God, a recurring theme in the Gospels.right at the door. The imagery of being "at the door" suggests immediacy and readiness. In ancient times, a door was a place of entry and exit, symbolizing transition and change. This phrase underscores the urgency and proximity of Christ's return. It is a call to preparedness, reminding believers that the fulfillment of prophecy is close at hand. The metaphor of the door is also used in <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Revelation 3:20</a>, where Christ stands at the door and knocks, inviting believers to fellowship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this passage, providing prophetic teaching to His disciples about the signs of the end times and His second coming. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who seek to understand the signs of the times. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a> The location where Jesus delivered the Olivet Discourse, which includes <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a>, a significant teaching on eschatology (the study of end times). 4. <a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a> The period leading up to the return of Christ, characterized by specific signs and events that Jesus describes in the surrounding verses. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fig_tree.htm">Fig Tree</a> Used as a metaphor in the preceding verses (<a href="/matthew/24-32.htm">Matthew 24:32</a>) to illustrate the discernment of the times based on observable signs.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_of_the_times.htm">Discernment of the Times</a> Believers are called to be observant and discerning, recognizing the signs that indicate the nearness of Christ's return. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_readiness.htm">Urgency of Readiness</a> The imagery of Jesus being "right at the door" underscores the urgency for believers to live in a state of spiritual readiness and anticipation. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_stewardship.htm">Faithful Stewardship</a> In light of the nearness of Christ's return, Christians are encouraged to live faithfully, stewarding their time, resources, and relationships in a way that honors God. <a href="/topical/h/hope_and_assurance.htm">Hope and Assurance</a> The promise of Christ's return provides hope and assurance for believers, motivating them to persevere through trials and remain steadfast in their faith. <a href="/topical/w/witness_to_the_world.htm">Witness to the World</a> As believers recognize the signs of the times, they are called to be a witness to the world, sharing the gospel and the hope of Christ's return with others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 24</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_expect_the_world_to_end_soon.htm">Why do Jesus' statements about the end times suggest he expected the world to end in his generation?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'all_is_possible_with_god'_mean.htm">What does 'All things are possible with God' mean?</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_wrong_about_returning_soon.htm">Jesus predicted He would return soon (Matthew 24:34), but 2,000 years have passed--was He wrong?</a> <a href="/q/why_should_we_believe_jesus_was_god.htm">Why should we believe Jesus was God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) So likewise ye.--The pronoun is emphatic. Ye whom I have chosen, who are therefore among the elect that shall be thus gathered. The words are spoken to the four Apostles as the representatives of the whole body of believers who should be living--first, at the destruction of Jerusalem, and afterwards at the end of the world. Of the four, St. John alone, so far as we know, survived the destruction of Jerusalem.That it is near.--Better, that He is near, in accordance with <a href="/james/5-9.htm" title="Grudge not one against another, brothers, lest you be condemned: behold, the judge stands before the door.">James 5:9</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - So likewise ye (οὕτω καὶ ὑμεῖς, so also ye, emphatic). As surely as buds and leaves prove the coming of summer, so ye, who have been taught, may gather from the fulfilment of the signs mentioned (vers. 15-22, etc.) the approach of the end. Know that it is near (ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν). The subject is not expressed, but it must be the Son of man (ver. 30), so that the rendering ought to be, he is near. Many, however, take the understood nominative to be the judgment, or the kingdom of God, or the occurrences last spoken cf. At the doors; as <a href="/james/5-9.htm">James 5:9</a>, on the very threshold, and therefore about to enter. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/24-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). also, καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. when ὅταν (hotan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3752.htm">Strong's 3752: </a> When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as. you see ἴδητε (idēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. these things, ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. you ὑμεῖς (hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. know γινώσκετε (ginōskete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. He is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 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. near, ἐγγύς (engys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1451.htm">Strong's 1451: </a> Near. From a primary verb agcho; near. right at ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [the] door. θύραις (thyrais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/24-33.htm">Matthew 24:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/24-33.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 24:33 Even so you also when you see (Matt. 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