Matthew 24:27
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 24
“For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”Matthew 24:27
What Does Matthew 24:27 Mean?
Matthew 24:27 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 27 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Second Coming.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 24:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 24:44“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.”Luke 17:24“For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.”James 5:7“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”Matthew 24:3“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?”Job 37:3“He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.”Ezekiel 1:14“And the living creatures ran and returned as the appearance of a flash of lightning.”Zechariah 9:14“And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the LORD God shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.”Isaiah 30:30“And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones.”Malachi 3:2“But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap:”Malachi 4:6“And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.”James 5:8“Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.”2 Peter 1:16“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”Job 38:24“By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth?”Zechariah 14:5“And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my God shall come, and all the saints with thee.”Malachi 4:5“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:”Luke 17:30“Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.”2 Peter 3:4“And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.”Job 38:35“Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we are?”Lamentations 4:19“Our persecutors are swifter than the eagles of the heaven: they pursued us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.”Matthew 16:28“Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”
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