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Matthew 24:13

What does Matthew 24:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 24:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 24:13 means

In contrast to those whose love grows cold, Jesus offers a promise: "But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved." This emphasizes the critical importance of perseverance in faith, especially during times of intense tribulation, persecution, and spiritual testing. This salvation refers not just to final redemption, but also to preservation through the trials. It serves as an encouragement to faithful believers, assuring them that continued allegiance to Christ, despite difficulties, will ultimately lead to God's promised deliverance.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But he who goes through to the end will get salvation.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

but he who did endure to the end, he shall be saved;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But he that shall persevere to the end, he shall be saved.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

but he that has endured to the end, he shall be saved.

Context

This verse provides a powerful counter-point and encouragement immediately following the somber prediction of love growing cold. It pivots from the negative consequences of iniquity to the positive promise for those who remain faithful, establishing the necessity of endurance and setting the stage for the specific sign of the global preaching of the Gospel as a precursor to the end.

v.12And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold.

v.13This passage

v.14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a testimony unto all the nations; and then shall the end come.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 8:15

    And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

  • Mark 13:13

    And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

  • Romans 2:7

    to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:

  • Hebrews 10:39

    But we are not of them that shrink back unto perdition; but of them that have faith unto the saving of the soul.

  • Matthew 24:6

    And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for these things must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet.

  • 1 Corinthians 1:8

    who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye be unreproveable in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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