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Matthew 24:34

The return of Christ

32 Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.

33 So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door.

Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.

35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.

36 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.
KJV
Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
WEB
Most certainly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things are accomplished.
ASV
Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished.
DARBY
Verily I say to you, This generation will not have passed away until all these things shall have taken place.
BLB
Truly I say to you⁺ that this generation shall not have passed away until all these things shall have come to pass.
ÅB
Sannelig sier jeg dere: Den generasjonen skal ikke gå bort før alt dette skjer.
OTB
Sannelig sier jeg dere, denne slekt skal ikke forgå før alt dette skjer.
B1930
Sannelig sier jeg eder: Denne slekt skal ingenlunde forgå før alt dette skjer.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Mark 13:30–31

    Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.

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  • Luke 21:32–33

    Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened.

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  • Matthew 16:28

    Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”

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  • Matthew 23:36

    Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation.

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  • Luke 11:50

    As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world,

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  • Matthew 12:45

    Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there; and the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”

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