Matthew 24:2 nasb — And He said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another…

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"And He said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another, which will not be torn down.""

— Matthew 24:2, NASB

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Matthew 24 — Context

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Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings to Him.

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And He said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another, which will not be torn down."

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As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?"

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And Jesus answered and said to them, "See to it that no one misleads you.

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"For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will mislead many.

Matthew 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:2 say?
Matthew 24:2 in the NASB reads: “And He said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another, which will not be 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 (NASB): “And He said to them, "Do you not see all these things? Truly I say to you, not one stone here will be left upon another, which will not be 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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