Matthew 24:28 asv — Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

American Standard Version

"Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. "

— Matthew 24:28, American Standard Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

25

Behold, I have told you beforehand.

26

If therefore they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the wilderness; go not forth: Behold, he is in the inner chambers; believe it not.

27

For as the lightning cometh forth from the east, and is seen even unto the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

28

Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

29

But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

30

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

31

And he shall send forth his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Matthew 24:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:28 say?
Matthew 24:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. ”
Where is Matthew 24:28 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 28.
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 24:28.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:28 in?
Matthew 24:28 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 24:28?
Matthew 24:28 reads (ASV): “Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. ” 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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