Matthew 24:26 bbe — If, then, they say to you, See, he is in the waste land; go not out: See, he is in the inner rooms; put no faith in it.

Bible in Basic English

"If, then, they say to you, See, he is in the waste land; go not out: See, he is in the inner rooms; put no faith in it."

— Matthew 24:26, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 24 — Context

23

Then if any man says to you, See, here is the Christ, or, Here; do not put faith in him;

24

For there will come up false Christs, and false prophets, who will do great signs and wonders; so that if possible even the saints might be tricked.

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See, I have made it clear to you before it comes about.

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If, then, they say to you, See, he is in the waste land; go not out: See, he is in the inner rooms; put no faith in it.

27

Because as in a thunderstorm the bright light coming from the east is seen even in the west; so will be the coming of the Son of man.

28

Wherever the dead body is, there will the eagles come together.

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But straight away, after the trouble of those days, the sun will be made dark and the moon will not give her light and the stars will come down from heaven and the powers of heaven will be moved:

Matthew 24:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:26 say?
Matthew 24:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “If, then, they say to you, See, he is in the waste land; go not out: See, he is in the inner rooms; put no faith in it.”
Where is Matthew 24:26 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 26.
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 24:26.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:26 in?
Matthew 24:26 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 24:26?
Matthew 24:26 reads (BBE): “If, then, they say to you, See, he is in the waste land; go not out: See, he is in the inner rooms; put no faith in it.” 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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