Parallel Verses New International Version For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. King James Bible For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Darby Bible Translation For as the lightning goes forth from the east and shines to the west, so shall 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. Young's Literal Translation for as the lightning doth come forth from the east, and doth appear unto the west, so shall be also the presence of the Son of Man; Matthew 24:27 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleFor as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west - It is worthy of remark that our Lord, in the most particular manner, points out the very march of the Roman army: they entered into Judea on the East, and carried on their conquest Westward, as if not only the extensiveness of the ruin, but the very route which the army would take, were intended in the comparison of the lightning issuing from the east, and shining to the west. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge as. Job 37:3 He directs it under the whole heaven, and his lightning to the ends of the earth. Job 38:35 Can you send lightning, that they may go and say to you, Here we are? *etc: the coming. James 5:8 Be you also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draws near. 2 Peter 3:4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep... Library The Carrion and the Vultures'Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.'--MATT. xxiv. 28. This grim parable has, of course, a strong Eastern colouring. It is best appreciated by dwellers in those lands. They tell us that no sooner is some sickly animal dead, or some piece of carrion thrown out by the way, than the vultures--for the eagle does not prey upon carrion--appear. There may not have been one visible a moment before in the hot blue sky, but, taught by scent or by sight that their banquet … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture March the Twentieth the Lord is at Hand! The Evening of the Third Day in Passion-Week - on the Mount of Olives: Discoures to the Disciples Concerning the Last Things. A Key to the Knowledge of Church History Cross References Ezekiel 1:14 The creatures sped back and forth like flashes of lightning. Matthew 8:20 Jesus replied, "Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done. 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." Matthew 24:3 As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" Matthew 24:26 "So if anyone tells you, 'There he is, out in the wilderness,' do not go out; or, 'Here he is, in the inner rooms,' do not believe it. Matthew 24:37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. Jump to Previous Appear Bright East Far Flashes Forth Goes Lightning Presence Shines Shineth Thunderstorm Visible WestJump to Next Appear Bright East Far Flashes Forth Goes Lightning Presence Shines Shineth Thunderstorm Visible WestLinks Matthew 24:27 NIVMatthew 24:27 NLT Matthew 24:27 ESV Matthew 24:27 NASB Matthew 24:27 KJV Matthew 24:27 Bible Apps Matthew 24:27 Biblia Paralela Matthew 24:27 Chinese Bible Matthew 24:27 French Bible Matthew 24:27 German Bible Matthew 24:27 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |