Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About End Times?
9 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding End Times in the Bible
Explore what the Bible says about end times. This collection of 12 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.
Top 9 Verses About End Times
- 1Daniel 12:4
“But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.”
KJV - 2Matthew 24:1
“And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.”
KJV - 3Matthew 24:14
“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”
KJV - 4Matthew 24:21
“For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.”
KJV - 5Matthew 24:36
“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.”
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- 7Matthew 24:44
“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.”
KJV - 8Mark 13:32
“But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.”
KJV - 9Luke 21:36
“Watch ye therefore, and pray always , that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”
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Subtopics of End Times
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About End Times? (1 Verses)
“But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About End Times? (8 Verses)
“And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.”
“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”
“For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.”
“But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.”
“Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.”
“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.”
“But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.”
“Watch ye therefore, and pray always , that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About End Times
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about end times. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about end times and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about end times is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on end times needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about end times with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about end times, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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