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Matthew 24:32–42

Matthew 24:32–423 matched frames1 pivot

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  • A 32-33 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
    • B 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
      • C 35a Heaven and earth shall pass away,
    • B' 35b but my words shall not pass away.
  • A' 36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

  • A 36 But of that day and hour no one knows, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
    • B 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
      • C 38a For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage,
        • D 38b until the day that Noe entered into the ark,
      • C' 39a And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away;
    • B' 39b so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
  • A' 40-42 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
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