Matthew 24:26 nasb — "So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do no…

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""So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them."

— Matthew 24:26, NASB

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Matthew 24 — Context

23

"Then if anyone says to you, 'Behold, here is the Christ,' or 'There He is,' do not believe him.

24

"For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.

25

"Behold, I have told you in advance.

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"So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them.

27

"For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

28

"Wherever the corpse is, there the vultures will gather.

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"But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Matthew 24:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:26 say?
Matthew 24:26 in the NASB reads: “"So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them.”
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 (NASB): “"So if they say to you, 'Behold, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out, or, 'Behold, He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe them.” 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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