Matthew 24:34 nasb — "Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

NASB

""Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place."

— Matthew 24:34, NASB

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Matthew 24 — Context

31

"And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other.

32

"Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near;

33

so, you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door.

34

"Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.

35

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.

36

"But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone.

37

"For the coming of the Son of Man will be just like the days of Noah.

Matthew 24:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:34 say?
Matthew 24:34 in the NASB reads: “"Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.”
Where is Matthew 24:34 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 34.
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 24:34.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:34 in?
Matthew 24:34 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 24:34?
Matthew 24:34 reads (NASB): “"Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place.” 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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