Matthew 24:27 web — For as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

World English Bible

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

— Matthew 24:27, World English Bible

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Matthew 24 — Context

24

For there will arise false christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

25

"Behold, I have told you beforehand.

26

If therefore they tell you, 'Behold, he is in the wilderness,' don't go out; 'Behold, he is in the inner rooms,' don't believe it.

27

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

28

For wherever the carcass is, there is where the vultures gather together.

29

But immediately after the oppression of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken;

30

and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory.

Matthew 24:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:27 say?
Matthew 24:27 in the World English Bible reads: “For as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will be the coming 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 (WEB): “For as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will be the coming 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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