Matthew 24:16 kjv — Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:

King James Version

"Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:"

— Matthew 24:16, King James Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

13

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

14

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

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When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

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Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:

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Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:

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Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.

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And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

Matthew 24:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:16 say?
Matthew 24:16 in the King James Version reads: “Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:”
Where is Matthew 24:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 16.
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 24:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:16 in?
Matthew 24:16 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 24:16?
Matthew 24:16 reads (KJV): “Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:” 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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