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Matthew 24:27 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Matthew 24:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 24 verse 27 to related passages throughout the 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.”
Matthew 24:27 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 24:27
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west—The Greek astrapē (ἀστραπή) means sudden flash, visible to all. Jesus contrasts the parousia (παρουσία, presence/coming) of the Son of Man with false messiahs hiding in deserts or inner rooms (v.26). His return will be unmistakable, universal, instantaneous—not a secret event requiring investigation.This apocalyptic imagery from Ezekiel 1:4-14 and Zechariah 9:14 emphasizes sovereign power and undeniable glory. The Second Coming brooks no debate about its occurrence; every eye will see Him (Revelation 1:7). The lightnin...
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Cross-References for Matthew 24:27
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“when it flashes out of the one part under the sky”
“and will go with whirlwinds of the south.”
“and will show the descent of his arm”
“for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”
“and his lightning to the ends of the earth.”
“Where is the promise of his coming? For, from the day that the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.”
“I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.”
“there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death”
“and took them all away”