Matthew 16:27 kjva — For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— Matthew 16:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 16 — Context

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Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

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For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

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For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

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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.

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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.

Matthew 16:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 16:27 say?
Matthew 16:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Matthew 16:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 16:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 16, verse 27.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 16:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 16:27 in?
Matthew 16:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 16:27?
Matthew 16:27 reads (KJVA): “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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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