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And then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. <a href="/nlt/matthew/24.htm">New Living Translation</a> And then at last, the sign that the Son of Man is coming will appear in the heavens, and there will be deep mourning among all the peoples of the earth. And they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/esv/matthew/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn. And they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. <a href="/kjv/matthew/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/24.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. <a href="/nasb/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. <a href="/lsb/matthew/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF THE SKY with power and great glory. <a href="/amp/matthew/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And at that time the sign of the Son of Man [coming in His glory] will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth [and especially Israel] will mourn [regretting their rebellion and rejection of the Messiah], and they will see the SON OF MAN COMING ON THE CLOUDS OF HEAVEN with power and great glory [in brilliance and splendor]. <a href="/csb/matthew/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the peoples of the earth will mourn; and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the peoples of the earth will mourn; and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/asv/matthew/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> and then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/cev/matthew/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then a sign will appear in the sky. And there will be the Son of Man. All nations on earth will weep when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/erv/matthew/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> and then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/gwt/matthew/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. All the people on earth will cry in agony when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds in the sky with power and great glory. <a href="/gnt/matthew/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky; and all the peoples of earth will weep as they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/isv/matthew/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all 'the tribes of the land will mourn' when they see 'the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven' with power and great glory. <a href="/msb/matthew/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/net/matthew/24.htm">NET Bible</a> Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man arriving on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/nheb/matthew/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory. <a href="/wbt/matthew/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then will appear the Sign of the Son of Man in the sky; and then will all the nations of the earth lament, when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with great power and glory. <a href="/web/matthew/24.htm">World English Bible</a> and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in the sky; and then will all the tribes of the earth strike the breast, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of Heaven, with power and much glory; <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn. And they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. <a href="/ylt/matthew/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in the heaven; and then shall all the tribes of the earth smite the breast, and they shall see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of the heaven, with power and much glory; <a href="/slt/matthew/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven; and then shall the tribes of the earth lament bitterly, and they shall see the Son of man coming upon the clouds of heaven with power and much glory.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all tribes of the earth mourn: and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with much power and majesty. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And then the sign of the Son of man shall appear in heaven. And then all tribes of the earth shall mourn. And they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven, with great power and majesty. <a href="/nabre/matthew/24.htm">New American Bible</a> And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see ‘the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven’ with power and great glory.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the sign of the Son of man will appear in the sky; and then all the generations of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of the sky, with an army and great glory. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And then the sign of The Son of Man in Heaven will appear and then all the families of the earth will mourn, and they will see The Son of Man who comes on the clouds of Heaven with miracles and many praises.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven; and then shall all the tribes of the land mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/godbey/matthew/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And then the sign of the Son of man will appear in the heaven: and all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and will see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and much glory.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And then shall the sign of the Son of man appear in the heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth lament bitterly, and they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/mace/matthew/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then shall that sign, the son of man in the clouds of heaven, appear: and all the tribes of the land shall mourn, and they shall see the son of man coming in the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then will appear the Sign of the Son of Man in the sky; and then will all the nations of the earth lament, when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with great power and glory. <a href="/worrell/matthew/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>and then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven; and then will all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven, and then shall all the tribes of the land mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming <Fr>as<FR> on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/24-30.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=7282" 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 Return of the Son of Man</a> …29Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ 30<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.">At that time</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/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/5207.htm" title="5207: Huiou (N-GMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</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."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of Man</a> <a href="/greek/5316.htm" title="5316: phanēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show.">will appear</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranō (N-DMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasai (Adj-NFP) -- 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/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- 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/5443.htm" title="5443: phylai (N-NFP) -- A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan.">tribes</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.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1093.htm" title="1093: gēs (N-GFS) -- Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe.">earth</a> <a href="/greek/2875.htm" title="2875: kopsontai (V-FIM-3P) -- A primary verb; to chop; specially, to beat the breast in grief.">will mourn.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: opsontai (V-FIM-3P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">They will see</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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/5207.htm" title="5207: Huion (N-AMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</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."></a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpou (N-GMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">of Man</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchomenon (V-PPM/P-AMS) -- To come, go. ">coming</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: tōn (Art-GFP) -- 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/3507.htm" title="3507: nephelōn (N-GFP) -- A cloud. From nephos; properly, cloudiness, i.e. a cloud.">clouds</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranou (N-GMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">of heaven,</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynameōs (N-GFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">power</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollēs (Adj-GFS) -- Much, many; often. ">great</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxēs (N-GFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory.</a> 31And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.…<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="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a> Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Matthew 26:64</a> “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” <a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9-11</a> After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. / They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. / “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a> For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a> Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ... <a href="/mark/13-26.htm">Mark 13:26</a> At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. <a href="/luke/21-27.htm">Luke 21:27</a> At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-10</a> and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, ... <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/13-10.htm">Isaiah 13:10</a> For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. <a href="/isaiah/19-1.htm">Isaiah 19:1</a> This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them. <a href="/isaiah/27-13.htm">Isaiah 27:13</a> And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem. <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-4</a> Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.the sign.<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?<a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13</a> I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.<a href="/mark/13-4.htm">Mark 13:4</a> Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?and then shall all.<a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.<a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a> Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.see.<a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27,28</a> For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works… <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Matthew 26:64</a> Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.<a href="/mark/13-26.htm">Mark 13:26</a> And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/24-27.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/matthew/24-19.htm">Breast</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-6.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/21-15.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/11-17.htm">Lament</a> <a href="/matthew/11-17.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/matthew/22-29.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/matthew/11-17.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/matthew/24-21.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/matthew/24-25.htm">Time</a> <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Tribes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/mark/13-17.htm">Breast</a> <a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/matthew/24-35.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/john/16-20.htm">Lament</a> <a href="/luke/6-25.htm">Mourn</a> <a href="/matthew/25-32.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/matthew/26-48.htm">Sign</a> <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Sky</a> <a href="/matthew/24-49.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">Time</a> <a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Tribes</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>At that time This phrase indicates a specific moment in the eschatological timeline. It refers to the period following the tribulation, as described earlier in <a href="/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a>. This timing aligns with prophetic events outlined in <a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24-27</a> and <a href="/revelation/6.htm">Revelation 6-19</a>, suggesting a culmination of God's plan for humanity.the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven The "sign" is a subject of much debate, but it is generally understood as a visible manifestation of Christ's return. The term "Son of Man" is a messianic title from <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a>, emphasizing Jesus' authority and divine nature. The appearance in heaven suggests a supernatural event, possibly involving celestial phenomena, reminiscent of the star that announced His birth (<a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Matthew 2:2</a>).and all the tribes of the earth will mourn This mourning is a reaction to the realization of Christ's return and the recognition of His authority. It echoes <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a>, where the inhabitants of Jerusalem mourn for the one they have pierced. The term "tribes" can refer to all nations, indicating a global acknowledgment of Jesus' lordship and a lament for those who have rejected Him.They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven This imagery is drawn from <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13</a> and is a common biblical motif for divine presence and judgment (<a href="/exodus/19-9.htm">Exodus 19:9</a>, <a href="/psalms/104-3.htm">Psalm 104:3</a>). The clouds symbolize majesty and authority, underscoring Jesus' divine nature and His role as judge. This visible return contrasts with His first coming in humility.with power and great glory The return of Christ will be marked by undeniable power and majesty, in stark contrast to His first coming as a suffering servant (Isaiah 53). This power and glory fulfill prophecies of a triumphant Messiah (<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a>) and affirm His sovereignty over all creation. The event will be unmistakable, leaving no doubt about His identity and authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/son_of_man.htm">Son of Man</a> A title Jesus frequently used for Himself, emphasizing His role as the Messiah and His connection to humanity. It is rooted in <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a>, where the "Son of Man" is given dominion and glory. 2. <a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a> The realm where God resides, often depicted as the sky or the celestial sphere. In this context, it is the place from which the sign of the Son of Man will appear. 3. <a href="/topical/t/tribes_of_the_earth.htm">Tribes of the Earth</a> Refers to all the peoples and nations of the world. The mourning signifies a recognition of Jesus' authority and possibly regret for not acknowledging Him sooner. 4. <a href="/topical/c/clouds_of_heaven.htm">Clouds of Heaven</a> Symbolic of divine presence and majesty. In the Old Testament, clouds often signify God's presence, as seen in the Exodus account and the transfiguration of Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/p/power_and_great_glory.htm">Power and Great Glory</a> Describes the manner of Jesus' return, emphasizing His divine authority and majesty, contrasting with His first coming in humility.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_christ's_return.htm">The Certainty of Christ's Return</a> Jesus' return is a foundational truth of Christian eschatology. Believers are called to live in anticipation of this event, maintaining faith and readiness. <a href="/topical/t/the_global_impact_of_christ's_return.htm">The Global Impact of Christ's Return</a> The mourning of all tribes signifies the universal recognition of Jesus' lordship. This should motivate believers to share the Gospel with urgency. <a href="/topical/t/the_majesty_and_authority_of_christ.htm">The Majesty and Authority of Christ</a> Jesus will return with power and great glory, affirming His divine authority. This should inspire awe and worship in believers, reinforcing their commitment to His teachings. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_repentance.htm">The Call to Repentance</a> The mourning of the tribes can be seen as a call to repentance. Believers should examine their lives and ensure they are living in alignment with Christ's teachings.<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/what_defines_adventism.htm">What defines Adventism as a religious movement?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_wms_church_of_god.htm">What is the World Mission Society Church of God?</a> <a href="/q/what_will_jesus_do_upon_his_return.htm">What will Jesus do upon His return?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_second_coming.htm">What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?</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>(30) Then shall appear the sign of the Son of man.--Can we picture to ourselves what this sign shall be? Is it distinct from the coming of the Son of Man which here is so closely united with it? Men have given wildly conjectural answers to these questions, and have dreamt of the cross as appearing in the sky (as if the vision of Constantine were to be reproduced in the last days), or the lightning flash that shall dazzle all men with its brightness, or of some visible manifestation which none can imagine till it shall come. The vision of <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm" title="I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.">Daniel 7:13</a> supplies, it is believed, the true answer. The sign of the Son of Man is none other than the presence of the Son of Man Himself, coming in the clouds of heaven, in the ineffable glory of His majesty. And here, too, we must remember that we are still in the region of apocalyptic symbols. All such imagery falls short of the ultimate reality, and a "sign in heaven" is something more than a visible appearance in the sky.Then shall all the tribes of the earth.--It lies in the nature of the case, that the "tribes" are those who have done evil, and who therefore dread the coming of the Judge. The words find their best comment in <a href="/revelation/1-7.htm" title="Behold, he comes with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.">Revelation 1:7</a>, where St. John combines them freely with the prediction of <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm" title="And I will pour on the house of David, and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look on me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.">Zechariah 12:10</a>, "They also which pierced Him," obviously including not only those who were sharers in the actual "piercing" of the crucified body of the Lord Jesus (<a href="/john/19-37.htm" title="And again another scripture said, They shall look on him whom they pierced.">John 19:37</a>), but all who in any age "crucify the Son of God afresh" (<a href="/hebrews/6-6.htm" title="If they shall fall away, to renew them again to repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.">Hebrews 6:6</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - And then; i.e. after the great physical changes mentioned in the last verse. The sign of the Son of man. This has been differently interpreted (1) as the appearance of Christ himself in the clouds of heaven (<a href="/matthew/26-64.htm">Matthew 26:64</a>; <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13, 14</a>), when the glory and majesty of his advent will prove that he is Saviour and Judge. But this explanation seems to confuse the sign and that which it represents, the token of Messiah and Messiah himself who cometh afterward. And the definite article, "the sign," seems to imply something already well known to denote him, whereas his appearance could not be known beforehand. (2) A star, which shall herald his second coming, as a star announced his birth. This, which is Olshausen's suggestion, is entirely arbitrary, and has nothing to support it, especially as the meaning of the star would not be directly intelligible to all men. (3) Meyer and De Wette suppose a bright light, or a kind of Shechinah. This, which doubtless will be manifested, was indeed a token of the presence of God, but could not be recognized at once as the sign of the Son of man. . . . <a href="/commentaries/matthew/24-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>At that time τότε (tote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5119.htm">Strong's 5119: </a> Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. 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 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. Son Υἱοῦ (Huiou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. will appear φανήσεται (phanēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5316.htm">Strong's 5316: </a> Prolongation for the base of phos; to lighten, i.e. Show. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. heaven, οὐρανῷ (ouranō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all πᾶσαι (pasai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine 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. the αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine 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. tribes φυλαὶ (phylai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5443.htm">Strong's 5443: </a> A tribe or race of people. From phuo; an offshoot, i.e. Race or clan. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. earth γῆς (gēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1093.htm">Strong's 1093: </a> Contracted from a primary word; soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe. will mourn. κόψονται (kopsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2875.htm">Strong's 2875: </a> A primary verb; to 'chop'; specially, to beat the breast in grief. They will see ὄψονται (opsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd 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. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative 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. Son Υἱὸν (Huion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of Man ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. coming ἐρχόμενον (erchomenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. clouds νεφελῶν (nephelōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3507.htm">Strong's 3507: </a> A cloud. From nephos; properly, cloudiness, i.e. a cloud. of heaven, οὐρανοῦ (ouranou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. power δυνάμεως (dynameōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. great πολλῆς (pollēs) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. glory. δόξης (doxēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 24:30 And then the sign of the Son (Matt. 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