Matthew 24:21 asv — for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shal…

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"for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be. "

— Matthew 24:21, American Standard Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

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and let him that is in the field not return back to take his cloak.

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

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And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on a sabbath:

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for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be.

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And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

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Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe it not.

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For 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.

Matthew 24:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:21 say?
Matthew 24:21 in the American Standard Version reads: “for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be. ”
Where is Matthew 24:21 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 21.
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 24:21.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:21 in?
Matthew 24:21 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 24:21?
Matthew 24:21 reads (ASV): “for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be. ” 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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