Matthew 24:25
What does Matthew 24:25 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 24:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 24:25 means
Jesus reminds His disciples, "Behold, I have told you beforehand." This statement serves as an assurance and a reinforcement of the importance of His prophecies. By forewarning them, Jesus equips His followers with knowledge and discernment, so they will not be caught off guard or easily deceived when these events unfold. It underscores the reliability of His word and the necessity for His disciples to heed His instructions concerning the signs of the end, allowing them to remain steadfast.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Behold, I have told you beforehand.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Behold, I have told you before.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Behold, I have told you beforehand.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949See, I have made it clear to you before it comes about.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Lo, I did tell you beforehand.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Behold I have told it to you, beforehand.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Behold, I have told you beforehand.
Context
This verse acts as Jesus' personal reassurance to His disciples, confirming the importance and trustworthiness of the preceding warnings. By stating He has 'told them beforehand,' Jesus emphasizes their preparedness, creating a natural segue into more specific instructions on how to recognize and resist the deceptive calls of false Christs.
v.24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
v.25This passage
v.26If therefore they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the wilderness; go not forth: Behold, he is in the inner chambers; believe it not.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 46:10
declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;
- Isaiah 48:5
therefore I have declared it to thee from of old; before it came to pass I showed it thee; lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them.
- Isaiah 44:7
And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I established the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and that shall come to pass, let them declare.
- Luke 21:13
It shall turn out unto you for a testimony.
- John 16:1
These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be caused to stumble.
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