Apologetics Bible

Matthew 24:1

Greek

Καὶ ἐξελθὼν ὁ Ἰησοῦς ⸂ἀπὸ τοῦ ἱεροῦ ἐπορεύετο⸃, καὶ προσῆλθον οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ἐπιδεῖξαι αὐτῷ τὰς οἰκοδομὰς τοῦ ἱεροῦ·

Kai exelthon o Iesoys apo toy ieroy eporeyeto, kai proselthon oi mathetai aytoy epideixai ayto tas oikodomas toy ieroy·

KJV: And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.

AKJV: And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to show him the buildings of the temple.

ASV: And Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way; and his disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple.

YLT: And having gone forth, Jesus departed from the temple, and his disciples came near to show him the buildings of the temple,

Exposition: Matthew 24:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:2

Greek

ὁ δὲ ⸀ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Οὐ βλέπετε ⸂ταῦτα πάντα⸃; ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, οὐ μὴ ἀφεθῇ ὧδε λίθος ἐπὶ λίθον ὃς οὐ καταλυθήσεται.

o de apokritheis eipen aytois· Oy blepete tayta panta; amen lego ymin, oy me aphethe ode lithos epi lithon os oy katalythesetai.

KJV: And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

AKJV: And Jesus said to them, See you not all these things? truly I say to you, There shall not be left here one stone on another, that shall not be thrown down. ¶

ASV: But he answered and said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

YLT: and Jesus said to them, `Do ye not see all these? verily I say to you, There may not be left here a stone upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down.'

Exposition: Matthew 24:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:3

Greek

Καθημένου δὲ αὐτοῦ ἐπὶ τοῦ Ὄρους τῶν Ἐλαιῶν προσῆλθον αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταὶ κατʼ ἰδίαν λέγοντες· Εἰπὸν ἡμῖν πότε ταῦτα ἔσται, καὶ τί τὸ σημεῖον τῆς σῆς παρουσίας ⸀καὶ συντελείας τοῦ αἰῶνος.

Kathemenoy de aytoy epi toy Oroys ton Elaion proselthon ayto oi mathetai kat idian legontes· Eipon emin pote tayta estai, kai ti to semeion tes ses paroysias kai synteleias toy aionos.

KJV: 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?

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

ASV: 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?

YLT: 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?'

Exposition: Matthew 24:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:4

Greek

καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Βλέπετε μή τις ὑμᾶς πλανήσῃ·

kai apokritheis o Iesoys eipen aytois· Blepete me tis ymas planese·

KJV: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

AKJV: And Jesus answered and said to them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

ASV: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray.

YLT: And Jesus answering said to them, `Take heed that no one may lead you astray,

Exposition: Matthew 24:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:5

Greek

πολλοὶ γὰρ ἐλεύσονται ἐπὶ τῷ ὀνόματί μου λέγοντες· Ἐγώ εἰμι ὁ χριστός, καὶ πολλοὺς πλανήσουσιν.

polloi gar eleysontai epi to onomati moy legontes· Ego eimi o christos, kai polloys planesoysin.

KJV: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

AKJV: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

ASV: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astray.

YLT: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they shall lead many astray,

Exposition: Matthew 24:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:6

Greek

μελλήσετε δὲ ἀκούειν πολέμους καὶ ἀκοὰς πολέμων· ὁρᾶτε, μὴ θροεῖσθε· δεῖ ⸀γὰρ γενέσθαι, ἀλλʼ οὔπω ἐστὶν τὸ τέλος.

mellesete de akoyein polemoys kai akoas polemon· orate, me throeisthe· dei gar genesthai, all oypo estin to telos.

KJV: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

AKJV: And you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

ASV: And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for these things must needs come to pass; but the end is not yet.

YLT: and ye shall begin to hear of wars, and reports of wars; see, be not troubled, for it behoveth all these to come to pass, but the end is not yet.

Exposition: Matthew 24:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:7

Greek

ἐγερθήσεται γὰρ ἔθνος ἐπὶ ἔθνος καὶ βασιλεία ἐπὶ βασιλείαν, καὶ ἔσονται ⸀λιμοὶ καὶ σεισμοὶ κατὰ τόπους·

egerthesetai gar ethnos epi ethnos kai basileia epi basileian, kai esontai limoi kai seismoi kata topoys·

KJV: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

AKJV: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

ASV: For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; and there shall be famines and earthquakes in divers places.

YLT: `For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places;

Exposition: Matthew 24:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:8

Greek

πάντα δὲ ταῦτα ἀρχὴ ὠδίνων.

panta de tayta arche odinon.

KJV: All these are the beginning of sorrows.

AKJV: All these are the beginning of sorrows.

ASV: But all these things are the beginning of travail.

YLT: and all these are the beginning of sorrows;

Exposition: Matthew 24:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All these are the beginning of sorrows.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:9

Greek

Τότε παραδώσουσιν ὑμᾶς εἰς θλῖψιν καὶ ἀποκτενοῦσιν ὑμᾶς, καὶ ἔσεσθε μισούμενοι ὑπὸ πάντων τῶν ἐθνῶν διὰ τὸ ὄνομά μου.

Tote paradosoysin ymas eis thlipsin kai apoktenoysin ymas, kai esesthe misoymenoi ypo panton ton ethnon dia to onoma moy.

KJV: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.

AKJV: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.

ASV: Then shall they deliver you up unto tribulation, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all the nations for my name’s sake.

YLT: then they shall deliver you up to tribulation, and shall kill you, and ye shall be hated by all the nations because of my name;

Exposition: Matthew 24:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:10

Greek

καὶ τότε σκανδαλισθήσονται πολλοὶ καὶ ἀλλήλους παραδώσουσιν καὶ μισήσουσιν ἀλλήλους·

kai tote skandalisthesontai polloi kai alleloys paradosoysin kai misesoysin alleloys·

KJV: And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

AKJV: And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

ASV: And then shall many stumble, and shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another.

YLT: and then shall many be stumbled, and they shall deliver up one another, and shall hate one another.

Exposition: Matthew 24:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:11

Greek

καὶ πολλοὶ ψευδοπροφῆται ἐγερθήσονται καὶ πλανήσουσιν πολλούς·

kai polloi pseydoprophetai egerthesontai kai planesoysin polloys·

KJV: And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

AKJV: And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

ASV: And many false prophets shall arise, and shall lead many astray.

YLT: `And many false prophets shall arise, and shall lead many astray;

Exposition: Matthew 24:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:12

Greek

καὶ διὰ τὸ πληθυνθῆναι τὴν ἀνομίαν ψυγήσεται ἡ ἀγάπη τῶν πολλῶν.

kai dia to plethynthenai ten anomian psygesetai e agape ton pollon.

KJV: And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

AKJV: And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

ASV: And because iniquity shall be multiplied, the love of the many shall wax cold.

YLT: and because of the abounding of the lawlessness, the love of the many shall become cold;

Exposition: Matthew 24:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:13

Greek

ὁ δὲ ὑπομείνας εἰς τέλος οὗτος σωθήσεται.

o de ypomeinas eis telos oytos sothesetai.

KJV: But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

AKJV: But he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved.

ASV: But he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.

YLT: but he who did endure to the end, he shall be saved;

Exposition: Matthew 24:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:14

Greek

καὶ κηρυχθήσεται τοῦτο τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς βασιλείας ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ οἰκουμένῃ εἰς μαρτύριον πᾶσιν τοῖς ἔθνεσιν, καὶ τότε ἥξει τὸ τέλος.

kai kerychthesetai toyto to eyaggelion tes basileias en ole te oikoymene eis martyrion pasin tois ethnesin, kai tote exei to telos.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come.

ASV: And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a testimony unto all the nations; and then shall the end come.

YLT: and this good news of the reign shall be proclaimed in all the world, for a testimony to all the nations; and then shall the end arrive.

Exposition: Matthew 24:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:15

Greek

Ὅταν οὖν ἴδητε τὸ βδέλυγμα τῆς ἐρημώσεως τὸ ῥηθὲν διὰ Δανιὴλ τοῦ προφήτου ⸀ἑστὸς ἐν τόπῳ ἁγίῳ, ὁ ἀναγινώσκων νοείτω,

Otan oyn idete to bdelygma tes eremoseos to rethen dia Daniel toy prophetoy estos en topo agio, o anaginoskon noeito,

KJV: When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

AKJV: When you therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoever reads, let him understand:)

ASV: When therefore ye see the abomination of desolation, which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let him that readeth understand),

YLT: `Whenever, therefore, ye may see the abomination of the desolation, that was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever is reading let him observe)

Exposition: Matthew 24:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:16

Greek

τότε οἱ ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ φευγέτωσαν ⸀ἐπὶ τὰ ὄρη,

tote oi en te Ioydaia pheygetosan epi ta ore,

KJV: Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:

AKJV: Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains:

ASV: then let them that are in Judæa flee unto the mountains:

YLT: then those in Judea--let them flee to the mounts;

Exposition: Matthew 24:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:17

Greek

ὁ ἐπὶ τοῦ δώματος μὴ ⸀καταβάτω ἆραι τὰ ἐκ τῆς οἰκίας αὐτοῦ,

o epi toy domatos me katabato arai ta ek tes oikias aytoy,

KJV: Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:

AKJV: Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:

ASV: let him that is on the housetop not go down to take out the things that are in his house:

YLT: he on the house-top--let him not come down to take up any thing out of his house;

Exposition: Matthew 24:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:18

Greek

καὶ ὁ ἐν τῷ ἀγρῷ μὴ ἐπιστρεψάτω ὀπίσω ἆραι ⸂τὸ ἱμάτιον⸃ αὐτοῦ.

kai o en to agro me epistrepsato opiso arai to imation aytoy.

KJV: Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.

AKJV: Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.

ASV: and let him that is in the field not return back to take his cloak.

YLT: and he in the field--let him not turn back to take his garments.

Exposition: Matthew 24:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:19

Greek

οὐαὶ δὲ ταῖς ἐν γαστρὶ ἐχούσαις καὶ ταῖς θηλαζούσαις ἐν ἐκείναις ταῖς ἡμέραις.

oyai de tais en gastri echoysais kai tais thelazoysais en ekeinais tais emerais.

KJV: And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

AKJV: And woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

ASV: But woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days!

YLT: `And woe to those with child, and to those giving suck in those days;

Exposition: Matthew 24:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:20

Greek

προσεύχεσθε δὲ ἵνα μὴ γένηται ἡ φυγὴ ὑμῶν χειμῶνος μηδὲ σαββάτῳ·

proseychesthe de ina me genetai e phyge ymon cheimonos mede sabbato·

KJV: But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

AKJV: But pray you that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

ASV: And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on a sabbath:

YLT: and pray ye that your flight may not be in winter, nor on a sabbath;

Exposition: Matthew 24:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:21

Greek

ἔσται γὰρ τότε θλῖψις μεγάλη οἵα οὐ γέγονεν ἀπʼ ἀρχῆς κόσμου ἕως τοῦ νῦν οὐδʼ οὐ μὴ γένηται.

estai gar tote thlipsis megale oia oy gegonen ap arches kosmoy eos toy nyn oyd oy me genetai.

KJV: For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

AKJV: For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

ASV: for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be.

YLT: for there shall be then great tribulation, such as was not from the beginning of the world till now, no, nor may be.

Exposition: Matthew 24:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:22

Greek

καὶ εἰ μὴ ἐκολοβώθησαν αἱ ἡμέραι ἐκεῖναι, οὐκ ἂν ἐσώθη πᾶσα σάρξ· διὰ δὲ τοὺς ἐκλεκτοὺς κολοβωθήσονται αἱ ἡμέραι ἐκεῖναι.

kai ei me ekolobothesan ai emerai ekeinai, oyk an esothe pasa sarx· dia de toys eklektoys kolobothesontai ai emerai ekeinai.

KJV: And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

AKJV: And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

ASV: And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

YLT: And if those days were not shortened, no flesh would have been saved; but because of the chosen, shall those days be shortened.

Exposition: Matthew 24:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:23

Greek

τότε ἐάν τις ὑμῖν εἴπῃ· Ἰδοὺ ὧδε ὁ χριστός, ἤ· Ὧδε, μὴ πιστεύσητε·

tote ean tis ymin eipe· Idoy ode o christos, e· Ode, me pisteysete·

KJV: Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

AKJV: Then if any man shall say to you, See, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

ASV: Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe it not.

YLT: `Then if any one may say to you, Lo, here is the Christ! or here! ye may not believe;

Exposition: Matthew 24:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:24

Greek

ἐγερθήσονται γὰρ ψευδόχριστοι καὶ ψευδοπροφῆται, καὶ δώσουσιν σημεῖα μεγάλα καὶ τέρατα ὥστε ⸀πλανῆσαι εἰ δυνατὸν καὶ τοὺς ἐκλεκτούς·

egerthesontai gar pseydochristoi kai pseydoprophetai, kai dosoysin semeia megala kai terata oste planesai ei dynaton kai toys eklektoys·

KJV: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

AKJV: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

ASV: For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

YLT: for there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and they shall give great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, also the chosen.

Exposition: Matthew 24:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:25

Greek

ἰδοὺ προείρηκα ὑμῖν.

idoy proeireka ymin.

KJV: Behold, I have told you before.

AKJV: Behold, I have told you before.

ASV: Behold, I have told you beforehand.

YLT: Lo, I did tell you beforehand.

Exposition: Matthew 24:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Behold, I have told you before.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:26

Greek

ἐὰν οὖν εἴπωσιν ὑμῖν· Ἰδοὺ ἐν τῇ ἐρήμῳ ἐστίν, μὴ ἐξέλθητε· Ἰδοὺ ἐν τοῖς ταμείοις, μὴ πιστεύσητε·

ean oyn eiposin ymin· Idoy en te eremo estin, me exelthete· Idoy en tois tameiois, me pisteysete·

KJV: Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.

AKJV: Why if they shall say to you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.

ASV: If therefore they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the wilderness; go not forth: Behold, he is in the inner chambers; believe it not.

YLT: `If therefore they may say to you, Lo, in the wilderness he is, ye may not go forth; lo, in the inner chambers, ye may not believe;

Exposition: Matthew 24:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:27

Greek

ὥσπερ γὰρ ἡ ἀστραπὴ ἐξέρχεται ἀπὸ ἀνατολῶν καὶ φαίνεται ἕως δυσμῶν, οὕτως ⸀ἔσται ἡ παρουσία τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου·

osper gar e astrape exerchetai apo anatolon kai phainetai eos dysmon, oytos estai e paroysia toy yioy toy anthropoy·

KJV: 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.

AKJV: For as the lightning comes out of the east, and shines even to the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

ASV: For as the lightning cometh forth from the east, and is seen even unto the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

YLT: 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;

Exposition: Matthew 24:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:28

Greek

⸀ὅπου ἐὰν ᾖ τὸ πτῶμα, ἐκεῖ συναχθήσονται οἱ ἀετοί.

opoy ean e to ptoma, ekei synachthesontai oi aetoi.

KJV: For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

AKJV: For wherever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together. ¶

ASV: Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

YLT: for wherever the carcase may be, there shall the eagles be gathered together.

Exposition: Matthew 24:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:29

Greek

Εὐθέως δὲ μετὰ τὴν θλῖψιν τῶν ἡμερῶν ἐκείνων ὁ ἥλιος σκοτισθήσεται, καὶ ἡ σελήνη οὐ δώσει τὸ φέγγος αὐτῆς, καὶ οἱ ἀστέρες πεσοῦνται ἀπὸ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ, καὶ αἱ δυνάμεις τῶν οὐρανῶν σαλευθήσονται.

Eytheos de meta ten thlipsin ton emeron ekeinon o elios skotisthesetai, kai e selene oy dosei to pheggos aytes, kai oi asteres pesoyntai apo toy oyranoy, kai ai dynameis ton oyranon saleythesontai.

KJV: Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

AKJV: Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

ASV: But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

YLT: `And immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from the heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken;

Exposition: Matthew 24:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:30

Greek

καὶ τότε φανήσεται τὸ σημεῖον τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐν ⸀τῷ οὐρανῷ, καὶ τότε κόψονται πᾶσαι αἱ φυλαὶ τῆς γῆς καὶ ὄψονται τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐρχόμενον ἐπὶ τῶν νεφελῶν τοῦ οὐρανοῦ μετὰ δυνάμεως καὶ δόξης πολλῆς·

kai tote phanesetai to semeion toy yioy toy anthropoy en to oyrano, kai tote kopsontai pasai ai phylai tes ges kai opsontai ton yion toy anthropoy erchomenon epi ton nephelon toy oyranoy meta dynameos kai doxes polles·

KJV: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

AKJV: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

ASV: and then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

YLT: and then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in the heaven; and then shall all the tribes of the earth smite the breast, and they shall see the Son of Man coming upon the clouds of the heaven, with power and much glory;

Exposition: Matthew 24:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:31

Greek

καὶ ἀποστελεῖ τοὺς ἀγγέλους αὐτοῦ μετὰ ⸀σάλπιγγος μεγάλης, καὶ ἐπισυνάξουσιν τοὺς ἐκλεκτοὺς αὐτοῦ ἐκ τῶν τεσσάρων ἀνέμων ἀπʼ ἄκρων οὐρανῶν ἕως ⸀τῶν ἄκρων αὐτῶν.

kai apostelei toys aggeloys aytoy meta salpiggos megales, kai episynaxoysin toys eklektoys aytoy ek ton tessaron anemon ap akron oyranon eos ton akron ayton.

KJV: And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

AKJV: And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

ASV: And he shall send forth his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

YLT: and he shall send his messengers with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his chosen from the four winds, from the ends of the heavens unto the ends thereof.

Exposition: Matthew 24:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:32

Greek

Ἀπὸ δὲ τῆς συκῆς μάθετε τὴν παραβολήν· ὅταν ἤδη ὁ κλάδος αὐτῆς γένηται ἁπαλὸς καὶ τὰ φύλλα ἐκφύῃ, γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγὺς τὸ θέρος·

Apo de tes sykes mathete ten parabolen· otan ede o klados aytes genetai apalos kai ta phylla ekphye, ginoskete oti eggys to theros·

KJV: Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

AKJV: Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near:

ASV: Now from the fig tree learn her parable: when her branch is now become tender, and putteth forth its leaves, ye know that the summer is nigh;

YLT: `And from the fig-tree learn ye the simile: When already its branch may have become tender, and the leaves it may put forth, ye know that summer is nigh,

Exposition: Matthew 24:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:33

Greek

οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς, ὅταν ἴδητε ⸂πάντα ταῦτα⸃, γινώσκετε ὅτι ἐγγύς ἐστιν ἐπὶ θύραις.

oytos kai ymeis, otan idete panta tayta, ginoskete oti eggys estin epi thyrais.

KJV: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

AKJV: So likewise you, when you shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

ASV: even so ye also, when ye see all these things, know ye that he is nigh, even at the doors.

YLT: so also ye, when ye may see all these, ye know that it is nigh--at the doors.

Exposition: Matthew 24:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:34

Greek

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ⸀ὅτι οὐ μὴ παρέλθῃ ἡ γενεὰ αὕτη ἕως ἂν πάντα ταῦτα γένηται.

amen lego ymin oti oy me parelthe e genea ayte eos an panta tayta genetai.

KJV: Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

AKJV: Truly I say to you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

ASV: Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be accomplished.

YLT: Verily I say to you, this generation may not pass away till all these may come to pass.

Exposition: Matthew 24:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:35

Greek

ὁ οὐρανὸς καὶ ἡ γῆ ⸀παρελεύσεται, οἱ δὲ λόγοι μου οὐ μὴ παρέλθωσιν.

o oyranos kai e ge pareleysetai, oi de logoi moy oy me parelthosin.

KJV: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

AKJV: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. ¶

ASV: Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

YLT: The heaven and the earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Exposition: Matthew 24:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:36

Greek

Περὶ δὲ τῆς ἡμέρας ἐκείνης καὶ ὥρας οὐδεὶς οἶδεν, οὐδὲ οἱ ἄγγελοι τῶν οὐρανῶν ⸂οὐδὲ ὁ υἱός⸃, εἰ μὴ ὁ ⸀πατὴρ μόνος.

Peri de tes emeras ekeines kai oras oydeis oiden, oyde oi aggeloi ton oyranon oyde o yios, ei me o pater monos.

KJV: But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

AKJV: But of that day and hour knows no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

ASV: But of that day and hour knoweth no one, not even the angels of heaven, neither the Son, but the Father only.

YLT: `And concerning that day and the hour no one hath known--not even the messengers of the heavens--except my Father only;

Exposition: Matthew 24:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:37

Greek

ὥσπερ ⸀γὰρ αἱ ἡμέραι τοῦ Νῶε, οὕτως ⸀ἔσται ἡ παρουσία τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου·

osper gar ai emerai toy Noe, oytos estai e paroysia toy yioy toy anthropoy·

KJV: But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

AKJV: But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

ASV: And as were the days of Noah, so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

YLT: and as the days of Noah--so shall be also the presence of the Son of Man;

Exposition: Matthew 24:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:38

Greek

⸀ὡς γὰρ ἦσαν ἐν ταῖς ⸀ἡμέραις ταῖς πρὸ τοῦ κατακλυσμοῦ τρώγοντες καὶ πίνοντες, γαμοῦντες καὶ ⸀γαμίζοντες, ἄχρι ἧς ἡμέρας εἰσῆλθεν Νῶε εἰς τὴν κιβωτόν,

os gar esan en tais emerais tais pro toy kataklysmoy trogontes kai pinontes, gamoyntes kai gamizontes, achri es emeras eiselthen Noe eis ten kiboton,

KJV: For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

AKJV: For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

ASV: For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,

YLT: for as they were, in the days before the flood, eating, and drinking, marrying, and giving in marriage, till the day Noah entered into the ark,

Exposition: Matthew 24:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:39

Greek

καὶ οὐκ ἔγνωσαν ἕως ἦλθεν ὁ κατακλυσμὸς καὶ ἦρεν ἅπαντας, οὕτως ἔσται ⸀καὶ ἡ παρουσία τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου.

kai oyk egnosan eos elthen o kataklysmos kai eren apantas, oytos estai kai e paroysia toy yioy toy anthropoy.

KJV: And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

AKJV: And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

ASV: and they knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

YLT: and they did not know till the flood came and took all away; so shall be also the presence of the Son of Man.

Exposition: Matthew 24:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:40

Greek

τότε ⸂δύο ἔσονται⸃ ἐν τῷ ἀγρῷ, ⸀εἷς παραλαμβάνεται καὶ ⸁εἷς ἀφίεται·

tote dyo esontai en to agro, eis paralambanetai kai eis aphietai·

KJV: Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

AKJV: Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

ASV: Then shall two men be in the field; one is taken, and one is left:

YLT: Then two men shall be in the field, the one is received, and the one is left;

Exposition: Matthew 24:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:41

Greek

δύο ἀλήθουσαι ἐν τῷ ⸀μύλῳ, μία παραλαμβάνεται καὶ μία ἀφίεται.

dyo alethoysai en to mylo, mia paralambanetai kai mia aphietai.

KJV: Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

AKJV: Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. ¶

ASV: two women shall be grinding at the mill; one is taken, and one is left.

YLT: two women shall be grinding in the mill, one is received, and one is left.

Exposition: Matthew 24:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:42

Greek

γρηγορεῖτε οὖν, ὅτι οὐκ οἴδατε ποίᾳ ⸀ἡμέρᾳ ὁ κύριος ὑμῶν ἔρχεται.

gregoreite oyn, oti oyk oidate poia emera o kyrios ymon erchetai.

KJV: Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

AKJV: Watch therefore: for you know not what hour your Lord does come.

ASV: Watch therefore: for ye know not on what day your Lord cometh.

YLT: `Watch ye therefore, because ye have not known in what hour your Lord doth come;

Exposition: Matthew 24:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:43

Greek

ἐκεῖνο δὲ γινώσκετε ὅτι εἰ ᾔδει ὁ οἰκοδεσπότης ποίᾳ φυλακῇ ὁ κλέπτης ἔρχεται, ἐγρηγόρησεν ἂν καὶ οὐκ ἂν εἴασεν διορυχθῆναι τὴν οἰκίαν αὐτοῦ.

ekeino de ginoskete oti ei edei o oikodespotes poia phylake o kleptes erchetai, egregoresen an kai oyk an eiasen diorychthenai ten oikian aytoy.

KJV: But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

AKJV: But know this, that if the manager of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

ASV: But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief was coming, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken through.

YLT: and this know, that if the master of the house had known in what watch the thief doth come, he had watched, and not suffered his house to be broken through;

Exposition: Matthew 24:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:44

Greek

διὰ τοῦτο καὶ ὑμεῖς γίνεσθε ἕτοιμοι, ὅτι ᾗ ⸂οὐ δοκεῖτε ὥρᾳ⸃ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἔρχεται.

dia toyto kai ymeis ginesthe etoimoi, oti e oy dokeite ora o yios toy anthropoy erchetai.

KJV: Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

AKJV: Therefore be you also ready: for in such an hour as you think not the Son of man comes.

ASV: Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.

YLT: because of this also ye, become ye ready, because in what hour ye do not think, the Son of Man doth come.

Exposition: Matthew 24:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:45

Greek

Τίς ἄρα ἐστὶν ὁ πιστὸς δοῦλος καὶ φρόνιμος ὃν κατέστησεν ὁ ⸀κύριος ἐπὶ τῆς ⸀οἰκετείας αὐτοῦ τοῦ ⸀δοῦναι αὐτοῖς τὴν τροφὴν ἐν καιρῷ;

Tis ara estin o pistos doylos kai phronimos on katestesen o kyrios epi tes oiketeias aytoy toy doynai aytois ten trophen en kairo;

KJV: Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

AKJV: Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

ASV: Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath set over his household, to give them their food in due season?

YLT: `Who, then, is the servant, faithful and wise, whom his lord did set over his household, to give them the nourishment in season?

Exposition: Matthew 24:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:46

Greek

μακάριος ὁ δοῦλος ἐκεῖνος ὃν ἐλθὼν ὁ κύριος αὐτοῦ εὑρήσει ⸂οὕτως ποιοῦντα⸃·

makarios o doylos ekeinos on elthon o kyrios aytoy eyresei oytos poioynta·

KJV: Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

AKJV: Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he comes shall find so doing.

ASV: Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

YLT: Happy that servant, whom his lord, having come, shall find doing so;

Exposition: Matthew 24:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:47

Greek

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ἐπὶ πᾶσιν τοῖς ὑπάρχουσιν αὐτοῦ καταστήσει αὐτόν.

amen lego ymin oti epi pasin tois yparchoysin aytoy katastesei ayton.

KJV: Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

AKJV: Truly I say to you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

ASV: Verily I say unto you, that he will set him over all that he hath.

YLT: verily I say to you, that over all his substance he will set him.

Exposition: Matthew 24:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:48

Greek

ἐὰν δὲ εἴπῃ ὁ κακὸς δοῦλος ἐκεῖνος ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ αὐτοῦ· Χρονίζει ⸂μου ὁ κύριος⸃,

ean de eipe o kakos doylos ekeinos en te kardia aytoy· Chronizei moy o kyrios,

KJV: But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

AKJV: But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delays his coming;

ASV: But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord tarrieth;

YLT: `And, if that evil servant may say in his heart, My Lord doth delay to come,

Exposition: Matthew 24:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:49

Greek

καὶ ἄρξηται τύπτειν τοὺς συνδούλους ⸂αὐτοῦ, ἐσθίῃ δὲ καὶ πίνῃ⸃ μετὰ τῶν μεθυόντων,

kai arxetai typtein toys syndoyloys aytoy, esthie de kai pine meta ton methyonton,

KJV: And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

AKJV: And shall begin to smite his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

ASV: and shall begin to beat his fellow-servants, and shall eat and drink with the drunken;

YLT: and may begin to beat the fellow-servants, and to eat and to drink with the drunken,

Exposition: Matthew 24:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:50

Greek

ἥξει ὁ κύριος τοῦ δούλου ἐκείνου ἐν ἡμέρᾳ ᾗ οὐ προσδοκᾷ καὶ ἐν ὥρᾳ ᾗ οὐ γινώσκει,

exei o kyrios toy doyloy ekeinoy en emera e oy prosdoka kai en ora e oy ginoskei,

KJV: The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,

AKJV: The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looks not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,

ASV: the lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not,

YLT: the lord of that servant will arrive in a day when he doth not expect, and in an hour of which he doth not know,

Exposition: Matthew 24:50 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 24:51

Greek

καὶ διχοτομήσει αὐτὸν καὶ τὸ μέρος αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ὑποκριτῶν θήσει· ἐκεῖ ἔσται ὁ κλαυθμὸς καὶ ὁ βρυγμὸς τῶν ὀδόντων.

kai dichotomesei ayton kai to meros aytoy meta ton ypokriton thesei· ekei estai o klaythmos kai o brygmos ton odonton.

KJV: And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

AKJV: And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

ASV: and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth.

YLT: and will cut him off, and his portion with the hypocrites will appoint; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of the teeth.

Exposition: Matthew 24:51 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.