Matthew 24:3 “While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to…”

Matthew 24:3

While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

World English Bible

As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?”

American Standard Version

And as he sat on the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

Geneva Bible 1599

And as he sate vpon the mount of Oliues, his disciples came vnto him apart, saying, Tell vs when these things shall be, and what signe shalbe of thy comming, and of the ende of the world.

Darby Translation

And as he was sitting upon the mount of Olives the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be, and what is the sign of thy coming and [the] completion of the age?

Young's Literal Translation

And when he is sitting on the mount of the Olives, the disciples came near to him by himself, saying, 'Tell us, when shall these be? and what [is] the sign of thy presence, and of the full end of the age?'

Bible in Basic English

And while he was seated on the Mountain of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, Make clear to us, when will these things be? and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the world?

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Cross references

“he sat”

Matthew 21:1 Mark 13:3 Mark 13:4

Matthew 21:1 · BSB

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,

Mark 13:3 · BSB

While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,

Mark 13:4 · BSB

“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?”

“the disciples”

Matthew 17:19 Matthew 13:36 Matthew 15:12 Matthew 13:10 Matthew 13:11

Matthew 17:19 · BSB

Afterward the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”

Matthew 13:36 · BSB

Then Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples came to Him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.”

Matthew 15:12 · BSB

Then the disciples came to Him and said, “Are You aware that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this?”

Matthew 13:10 · BSB

Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?”

Matthew 13:11 · BSB

He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

“Tell”

Acts 1:7 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 Daniel 12:6–8 Luke 21:7 John 21:21 John 21:22

Acts 1:7 · BSB

Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.

1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 · BSB

Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.

Daniel 12:6–8 · BSB

One of them said to the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, “How long until the fulfillment of these wonders?”

Luke 21:7 · BSB

“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?”

John 21:21 · BSB

When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”

John 21:22 · BSB

Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!”

“the sign”

Matthew 24:43 Matthew 24:32 Matthew 24:33

Matthew 24:43 · BSB

But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.

Matthew 24:32 · BSB

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

Matthew 24:33 · BSB

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

“the end”

Matthew 13:49 Matthew 28:20 Hebrews 9:26 Matthew 13:39 Matthew 13:40

Matthew 13:49 · BSB

So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous

Matthew 28:20 · BSB

and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Hebrews 9:26 · BSB

Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself.

Matthew 13:39 · BSB

and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.

Matthew 13:40 · BSB

As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age.

Also

Matthew 24:37 Matthew 24:39 Matthew 24:27

Matthew 24:37 · BSB

As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 24:39 · BSB

And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 24:27 · BSB

For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

4Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.

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