Matthew 24:27 cpdv — For just as lightning goes out from the east, and appears even in the west, so shall it be also at the advent of the So…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For just as lightning goes out from the east, and appears even in the west, so shall it be also at the advent of the Son of man. "

— Matthew 24:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

24

For there will arise false Christs and false prophets. And they will produce great signs and wonders, so much so as to lead into error even the elect (if this could be).

25

Behold, I have warned you beforehand.

26

Therefore, if they will have said to you, ‘Behold, he is in the desert,’ do not choose to go out, or, ‘Behold, he is in the inner rooms,’ do not be willing to believe it.

27

For just as lightning goes out from the east, and appears even in the west, so shall it be also at the advent of the Son of man.

28

Wherever the body shall be, there also will the eagles be gathered together.

29

And 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 heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

30

And then the sign of the Son of man shall appear in heaven. And then all tribes of the earth shall mourn. And they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven, with great power and majesty.

Matthew 24:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:27 say?
Matthew 24:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For just as lightning goes out from the east, and appears even in the west, so shall it be also at the advent of the Son of man. ”
Where is Matthew 24:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 27.
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 24:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:27 in?
Matthew 24:27 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 24:27?
Matthew 24:27 reads (CPDV): “For just as lightning goes out from the east, and appears even in the west, so shall it be also at the advent of the Son of man. ” 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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