Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
As
The coming
General references
Bible References
As
Luke 17:24
For the Son of man [will come] in His day just like lightning which flashes from one part of the sky and lights up the other part.
The coming
Matthew 16:28
It is true when I tell you, some of those standing here will not die before they see the Son of man coming in His kingdom."
James 5:8
[So], you people should be patient also; strengthen your hearts because the Lord's coming is near [Note: This may refer to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, or to Christ's final coming and judgment].
2 Peter 3:4
"Why has the promise of a coming Messiah [not been fulfilled yet]? After all, since the time our ancestors died, everything has continued the same, even since the beginning of creation!"
General references
Luke 17:30
"It will be the same way on the day the Son of man is revealed [i.e., at His second coming].