Matthew 24:2 cpdv — But he said to them in response: “Do you see all these things? Amen I say to you, there shall not remain here stone upo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But he said to them in response: “Do you see all these things? Amen I say to you, there shall not remain here stone upon stone, which is not torn down.” "

— Matthew 24:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

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And Jesus departed from the temple and went away. And his disciples approached him, so as to show him the buildings of the temple.

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But he said to them in response: “Do you see all these things? Amen I say to you, there shall not remain here stone upon stone, which is not torn down.”

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Then, when he was seated at the Mount of Olives, the disciples drew near to him privately, saying: “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of your advent and of the consummation of the age?”

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And answering, Jesus said to them: “Pay attention, lest someone lead you astray.

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For many will come in my name saying, ‘I am the Christ.’ And they will lead many astray.

Matthew 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:2 say?
Matthew 24:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But he said to them in response: “Do you see all these things? Amen I say to you, there shall not remain here stone upon stone, which is not torn down.” ”
Where is Matthew 24:2 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 2.
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 24:2.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:2 in?
Matthew 24:2 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 24:2?
Matthew 24:2 reads (CPDV): “But he said to them in response: “Do you see all these things? Amen I say to you, there shall not remain here stone upon stone, which is not torn down.” ” 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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