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Matthew 24

Matthew 24:28

The Return of the Son of Man · Matthew 24:26–31
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Translations

Modern
Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.
Traditional
For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
Literal
Wherever the carcass may be, there the vultures will be gathered.
Latin
Ubicumque fuerit corpus, illic congregabuntur et aquilæ.

Original

Greek
English
Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather.

Notes

Matthew 24:27–28

Lightning here may point to the great cosmic signs that will mark the coming of the Messiah (see Matthew 24:29–31; 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18). The focus is on how easy the lightning is to see, not how suddenly it comes. Jesus probably shared these teachings to prevent early excitement about the end of time (1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:10; 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12).

Matthew 24:26–28

These verses expand on Matthew 24:23. Jews debated where and how the Messiah would appear. The Messiah's glorious arrival and vindication will be clear to everyone.

Matthew 24:1–31

Some think chapter 24 is about the return of Jesus at the end of time. Others think it as a prediction of events in AD 70, when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Some think it refers to both events. See also study notes on Mark 13.

Events

Parallels

Mark 13:24–27 Luke 21:25–28

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Parousia Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Son of Man Tribulation Vulture

Topics

Animals: Instincts of Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments The Eagle was the Standard of the Roman Armies The Eagle: A Bird of Prey the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding