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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />See, I have told you ahead of time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />See, I have warned you about this ahead of time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />See, I have told you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />See, I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I have foretold you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I have told you before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />See, I have told you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Behold, I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Behold, I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Behold, I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Listen carefully, I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take note: I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Take note: I have told you in advance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, I have told you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But I have warned you ahead of time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Behold, I have told you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Listen! I've told you this before it happens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Listen! I have told you this ahead of time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Remember, I've told you this beforehand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />See, I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Remember, I have told you ahead of time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"See, I have told you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Behold, I have told you before.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Remember, I have forewarned you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Behold, I have told you beforehand. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, I told you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I have foretold you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Lo, I did tell you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, I have told you beforehand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Behold I have told it to you, beforehand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Behold, I have warned you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I have told it to you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Take note, I have told you beforehand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I have told you in advance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Behold, I have told you beforehand.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Behold, I have told you beforehand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Behold, I have foretold you.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Behold, I have forewarned you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />remember, I have forewarn'd you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Remember, I have forewarned you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Behold, I have foretold you.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Lo, I have told you before-hand: <Fr><i>and</i><FR> therefore if they say to you,<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/24-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7239" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">The Abomination of Desolation</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">See,</a> <a href="/greek/4302.htm" title="4302: proeirēka (V-RIA-1S) -- To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn.">I have told you in advance.</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> </span> <span class="reftext">26</span>So if they tell you, ‘There He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or, ‘Here He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-9.htm">Isaiah 42:9</a></span><br />Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-19.htm">John 13:19</a></span><br />I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-29.htm">John 14:29</a></span><br />And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/44-7.htm">Isaiah 44:7-8</a></span><br />Who then is like Me? Let him say so! Let him declare his case before Me, since I established an ancient people. Let him foretell the things to come, and what is to take place. / Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9-10</a></span><br />Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-4.htm">John 16:4</a></span><br />But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2</a></span><br />by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-1.htm">Revelation 1:1</a></span><br />This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/22-6.htm">Revelation 22:6</a></span><br />Then the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-22.htm">Deuteronomy 18:22</a></span><br />When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/28-9.htm">Jeremiah 28:9</a></span><br />As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/33-33.htm">Ezekiel 33:33</a></span><br />So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-12.htm">Luke 21:12-13</a></span><br />But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. / This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/13-23.htm">Mark 13:23</a></span><br />So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Behold, I have told you before.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-7.htm">Isaiah 44:7,8</a></b></br> And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/46-10.htm">Isaiah 46:10,11</a></b></br> Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times <i>the things</i> that are not <i>yet</i> done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/48-5.htm">Isaiah 48:5,6</a></b></br> I have even from the beginning declared <i>it</i> to thee; before it came to pass I shewed <i>it</i> thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/habakkuk/1-9.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/jonah/4-2.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/zechariah/3-6.htm">Forewarned</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/matthew/24-23.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/13-23.htm">Advance</a> <a href="/matthew/26-32.htm">Ahead</a> <a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/mark/4-12.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/mark/13-23.htm">Forewarned</a> <a href="/matthew/27-63.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">what and how great calamities shall be before it;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">the signs of his coming to judgment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">And because that day and hour are unknown,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">we ought to watch like good servants, expecting our Master's coming.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>See,</b><br>This word serves as a call to attention, urging the listener to be vigilant and aware. In biblical context, it is often used by Jesus to emphasize the importance of what He is about to say. It is a directive to focus and understand the gravity of the message. This mirrors the prophetic tradition in the Old Testament, where prophets would often begin their declarations with a call to listen or see, indicating the divine authority behind their words.<p><b>I have told you</b><br>Jesus is asserting His role as a teacher and prophet, reminding His disciples that He has already provided them with the necessary information. This phrase underscores the foreknowledge and authority of Christ, who, as the Son of God, possesses insight into future events. It reflects the intimate relationship between Jesus and His followers, where He prepares them for what is to come. This is consistent with the role of a shepherd guiding His flock, ensuring they are not caught unaware.<p><b>in advance.</b><br>This phrase highlights the prophetic nature of Jesus' teachings. By informing His disciples beforehand, Jesus is fulfilling the role of a prophet, similar to those in the Old Testament who warned Israel of future events. It also serves as a reassurance that God is in control and that nothing happens outside of His sovereign plan. This forewarning is meant to equip the disciples to face future challenges with faith and confidence, knowing that they have been prepared by their Master. This aligns with other scriptural instances where God provides foreknowledge to His people, such as in the prophecies found in Daniel and Revelation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples about the signs of the end times and His second coming. He is the central figure in this discourse, providing prophetic insight and guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a></b><br>The immediate audience of Jesus' teachings in this chapter. They are seeking understanding about the future and the signs of Jesus' return.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a></b><br>The location where Jesus delivers the Olivet Discourse, which includes <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a>. This place holds significant prophetic importance in both the Old and New Testaments.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a></b><br>The events and signs that Jesus describes in <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a>, which include false prophets, wars, and natural disasters, leading up to His return.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_prophets.htm">False Prophets</a></b><br>Individuals who will arise during the end times, deceiving many with false teachings and signs, as warned by Jesus in this chapter.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/forewarned_and_forearmed.htm">Forewarned and Forearmed</a></b><br>Jesus' advance warning is a call to be spiritually prepared and discerning. Believers should be vigilant and grounded in Scripture to recognize and resist deception.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prophecy.htm">The Importance of Prophecy</a></b><br>Understanding biblical prophecy strengthens faith and provides assurance of God's sovereign plan. It encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/watchfulness_and_readiness.htm">Watchfulness and Readiness</a></b><br>Jesus' teachings in <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a> emphasize the need for constant watchfulness. Believers are called to live holy and godly lives, anticipating His return.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_jesus'_words.htm">Trust in Jesus' Words</a></b><br>Jesus' foretelling of future events assures us of His omniscience and faithfulness. Trusting His words leads to peace and confidence amidst uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>Engaging in Bible study and fellowship helps believers stay alert and accountable, fostering a supportive environment to grow in faith and discernment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_postmillennialism.htm">What is Postmillennialism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_social_action.htm">What does the Bible say about social action?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/were_women_told_about_jesus'_body.htm">Were the women informed about Jesus' body's fate? Yes, by a young man/angels (Mark 16:5; Luke 24:4; Matthew 28:7). No, Mary found the tomb empty and was confused (John 20:2).</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'the_sting_of_death'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'lose your life for my sake'?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I have told you before</span> (see <a href="/john/16-1.htm">John 16:1-4</a>). The warning was needed in the first age; it will be needed in the last. The prediction was known before the ruin of Jerusalem, and doubtless preserved many from falling victims to the seducers at that period; it must be used now and till the end to preserve Christians from the errors of infidelity, false philosophy, agnosticism. That such attacks on their faith shall be made is a proof of Christ's omniscience; that he gives here and in the next verses premonitions of danger, with counsel how to avoid it, is evidence of his love and care for his elect. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/24-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">See,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἰδοὺ</span> <span class="translit">(idou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> </span><span class="str2">See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I have told you in advance.</span><br /><span class="grk">προείρηκα</span> <span class="translit">(proeirēka)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4302.htm">Strong's 4302: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/24-25.htm">Matthew 24:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/24-25.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 24:25 Behold I have told you beforehand (Matt. 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