Matthew 24:37 asv — And as were the days of Noah, so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

American Standard Version

"And as were the days of Noah, so shall be the coming of the Son of man. "

— Matthew 24:37, American Standard Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

34

Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished.

35

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

36

But of that day and hour knoweth no one, not even the angels of heaven, neither the Son, but the Father only.

37

And as were the days of Noah, so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

38

For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,

39

and they knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

40

Then shall two men be in the field; one is taken, and one is left:

Matthew 24:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:37 say?
Matthew 24:37 in the American Standard Version reads: “And as were the days of Noah, so shall be the coming of the Son of man. ”
Where is Matthew 24:37 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 37.
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 24:37.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:37 in?
Matthew 24:37 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 24:37?
Matthew 24:37 reads (ASV): “And as were the days of Noah, so shall 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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