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Coming of the lord jesus Christ » What the coming of the lord is likened to
"Then will the kingdom of heaven be likened to ten maidens who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride. And five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The foolish took their lamps, but took no oil with them; read more.
but the wise took oil in their flasks with their lamps. Now because the bridegroom tarried, they all fell to nodding and went on sleeping. But at midnight there arose a cry, "'Behold, the bridegroom! Go out to meet him!' "Then all those maidens rose and trimmed their lamps; "and the foolish said to the wise, "'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' "'Not so, answered the wise, 'for there may not be enough for you and for us. Go to the shops, rather, and buy some for yourselves.' "And while they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding-feast. And the door was shut. "Afterwards the other maidens came and cried, "'Lord, Lord, open unto us!' "'In solemn truth I tell you,' he replied, 'I know you not.' "Be watchful then, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
but the wise took oil in their flasks with their lamps. Now because the bridegroom tarried, they all fell to nodding and went on sleeping. But at midnight there arose a cry, "'Behold, the bridegroom! Go out to meet him!' "Then all those maidens rose and trimmed their lamps; "and the foolish said to the wise, "'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' "'Not so, answered the wise, 'for there may not be enough for you and for us. Go to the shops, rather, and buy some for yourselves.' "And while they were going away to buy, the bridegroom came; and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding-feast. And the door was shut. "Afterwards the other maidens came and cried, "'Lord, Lord, open unto us!' "'In solemn truth I tell you,' he replied, 'I know you not.' "Be watchful then, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed! Awake! for you never know the time. As a man gone abroad and leaving his house gives authority to his slaves, to each his task; and orders the porter to keep watch; keep watch then, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming??n the evening, at midnight, at cockcrow, or in the morning??36 lest he should come unexpectedly and find you sleeping; read more.
and what I say to you, I say to all. Be awake and on guard."
and what I say to you, I say to all. Be awake and on guard."
"Let your loins be girded about and your lamps burning; "and be yourselves like men who are looking for the Lord, on his return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they may at once open the door for him. "Happy are those slaves whom their master shall find watching when he comes. I tell you truly that will gird himself, and make them sit down to meat, and come and serve them. read more.
"And whether it be in the second watch, or in the third, that he comes, and so finds them, happy are those slaves. "However, you know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not have allowed his house to be broken into. "Do you also be ready, for in an hour that you think not the Son of man is coming."
"And whether it be in the second watch, or in the third, that he comes, and so finds them, happy are those slaves. "However, you know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not have allowed his house to be broken into. "Do you also be ready, for in an hour that you think not the Son of man is coming."
As they were listening to his words he added this parable, because he was near Jerusalem and they thought that the kingdom of God was immediately to appear. So he said: "A certain nobleman went abroad to receive for himself royal power and to return. "And he summoned ten slaves of his, and gave them ten pounds, and said to them, "'Trade with these until I come.' read more.
"But this fellow citizens hated him, and sent a deputation after him to say, 'We do not wish this man to become our king.' "And upon his return after he had secured the royal power, he ordered the slaves to whom he had given the money to be called in, so that he might know what they had gained by trading. "And the first came before him, saying, 'Master, your pound has made ten pounds.' "And he said to him, 'Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.' "And the second came and said, 'Master, your pound has made five pounds.' "Then he said to him also, 'You shall be over five cities.' "And the next came to him and said, 'Here master is your pound which I was keeping safe in a napkin. "'For I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take what you did not sow.' "He said to him, "'By your own words I will Judge you, you wicked slave. You knew, did you, that I was a hard man taking up what I did not lay down, reaping what I did not sow. "'Then why did you not put my money into the bank, so that at my coming I might I might have gotten it back with interest?' "Then to those who stood by, he said, 'Take the pounds from him and give it to him who has ten pounds.' "'Master,' they said to him, 'he already has ten pounds.' "'I tell you that to every one who has it shall be given; and from him who has not shall be taken away even what he has. "'Howbeit these enemies of mine who were not willing for me to become their King, bring them here, and slay them in my presence.'"
"But this fellow citizens hated him, and sent a deputation after him to say, 'We do not wish this man to become our king.' "And upon his return after he had secured the royal power, he ordered the slaves to whom he had given the money to be called in, so that he might know what they had gained by trading. "And the first came before him, saying, 'Master, your pound has made ten pounds.' "And he said to him, 'Well done, good slave! Because you have been faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.' "And the second came and said, 'Master, your pound has made five pounds.' "Then he said to him also, 'You shall be over five cities.' "And the next came to him and said, 'Here master is your pound which I was keeping safe in a napkin. "'For I was afraid of you, because you are a hard man. You take what you did not sow.' "He said to him, "'By your own words I will Judge you, you wicked slave. You knew, did you, that I was a hard man taking up what I did not lay down, reaping what I did not sow. "'Then why did you not put my money into the bank, so that at my coming I might I might have gotten it back with interest?' "Then to those who stood by, he said, 'Take the pounds from him and give it to him who has ten pounds.' "'Master,' they said to him, 'he already has ten pounds.' "'I tell you that to every one who has it shall be given; and from him who has not shall be taken away even what he has. "'Howbeit these enemies of mine who were not willing for me to become their King, bring them here, and slay them in my presence.'"
And he told them a parable. "Look at the fig tree and all the trees! When they put out their leaves you can see for yourselves that summer is coming. "So whenever you see all these things comings to pass, you know that the kingdom of God is near. read more.
"In solemn truth I tell you that this generation shall not pass away until all this happens. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words shall never pass away. "But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be surcharged with self-indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares, and that day catches you suddenly like a trap. "For it will come upon all the dwellers on the face of the earth. "So be on your guard at all times, praying that you may be worthy to escape these things that shall come to pass, and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of man."
"In solemn truth I tell you that this generation shall not pass away until all this happens. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words shall never pass away. "But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be surcharged with self-indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares, and that day catches you suddenly like a trap. "For it will come upon all the dwellers on the face of the earth. "So be on your guard at all times, praying that you may be worthy to escape these things that shall come to pass, and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of man."
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » Nobody other than God the father knowing exactly when the lord will come
To the angel of the Church at Sardis, write. These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your works, that you have the name of being alive, but are really dead. Be continually on the watch, and establish the things that remain, which were ready to die. For I have not found your works perfected before my God. Call to mind, then, what you have received and heard, and hold to it, and repent. Unless you are on the watch, I will come as a thief, and you will never know at what hour I am coming upon you.
"But immediately after the tribulation of those days, "The sun will be darkened, The moon will not shed her light, The stars will fall from the sky, And the powers of the heavens will be shaken. "Then the signs of the Son of man will appear in the sky; and then all the tribes of the earth will lament, when they see the Son of man coming upon the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And he will send forth his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather his elect together from the four winds, from utmost heaven to utmost earth. read more.
"Learn from the fig tree, her parable; when her branches are become soft, and put forth leaves, you know that summer is near; so you also, when you see these signs, know that He is near, at the very doors. I tell you in solemn truth, that the present generation shall not pass away till all these things happen. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. "But no one knows about that day and hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
"Learn from the fig tree, her parable; when her branches are become soft, and put forth leaves, you know that summer is near; so you also, when you see these signs, know that He is near, at the very doors. I tell you in solemn truth, that the present generation shall not pass away till all these things happen. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. "But no one knows about that day and hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
"Be watchful then, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
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"From the fig tree learn now her parable; as soon as ever her branches are full of sap and bursting into leaf, you know that summer is near. So also do you, whenever you see these things happening, know that He is near, at your very door. I tell you truly that the present generation shall not pass until all these things begin to happen. read more.
Earth and sky shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But concerning that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed! Awake! for you never know the time. As a man gone abroad and leaving his house gives authority to his slaves, to each his task; and orders the porter to keep watch; keep watch then, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming??n the evening, at midnight, at cockcrow, or in the morning??36 lest he should come unexpectedly and find you sleeping; and what I say to you, I say to all. Be awake and on guard."
Earth and sky shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But concerning that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed! Awake! for you never know the time. As a man gone abroad and leaving his house gives authority to his slaves, to each his task; and orders the porter to keep watch; keep watch then, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming??n the evening, at midnight, at cockcrow, or in the morning??36 lest he should come unexpectedly and find you sleeping; and what I say to you, I say to all. Be awake and on guard."
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"The enemy who sows the weeds is the Devil. The harvest is the end of the age. The reapers are the angels.
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"So will it be at the end of the age. The angels will go forth and separate the wicked from the righteous, and fling them into the furnace of fire.
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teaching them to observe every command which I have given you. and lo! I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world."
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And, Thou, O Lord, in the beginning didst lay the foundations of the earth, And the heavens are the work of thy hands. They will perish, but thou remainest; They all will grow old like a garment, Like a mantle thou wilt fold them up, And like a garment they will be changed. But thou art the same, And thy years will never fail.
(for in that case he would have needed to suffer repeatedly, ever since the foundation of the world;)but now, once for all, at the end of the ages, he has appeared to abolish sin, but the offering of himself.
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"But immediately after the tribulation of those days, "The sun will be darkened, The moon will not shed her light, The stars will fall from the sky, And the powers of the heavens will be shaken. "Then the signs of the Son of man will appear in the sky; and then all the tribes of the earth will lament, when they see the Son of man coming upon the clouds of heaven, with power and great glory. And he will send forth his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather his elect together from the four winds, from utmost heaven to utmost earth.
When he had seated himself on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?"
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"In solemn truth I tell you that until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a comma, will pass from the Law until all has taken place.
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And this gospel of the kingdom shall be proclaimed throughout the whole inhabited earth, for a testimony to the Gentiles, and then will come the end.
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Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. "But no one knows about that day and hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. And as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. read more.
For just as in the days before the deluge they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the very day when Noah entered the ark, nor did they know until the deluge came and swept them away; so will be the coming of the son of man.
For just as in the days before the deluge they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the very day when Noah entered the ark, nor did they know until the deluge came and swept them away; so will be the coming of the son of man.
"But when the tribulation is past, in those days the sun will be darkened and the moon will not shed her light, and the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then will they see the Son of man coming in clouds, with great power and glory. read more.
Then he will send forth the angels and gather his chosen from the four winds, from uttermost earth to uttermost sky. "From the fig tree learn now her parable; as soon as ever her branches are full of sap and bursting into leaf, you know that summer is near. So also do you, whenever you see these things happening, know that He is near, at your very door. I tell you truly that the present generation shall not pass until all these things begin to happen. Earth and sky shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But concerning that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed! Awake! for you never know the time. As a man gone abroad and leaving his house gives authority to his slaves, to each his task; and orders the porter to keep watch; keep watch then, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming??n the evening, at midnight, at cockcrow, or in the morning??36 lest he should come unexpectedly and find you sleeping; and what I say to you, I say to all. Be awake and on guard."
Then he will send forth the angels and gather his chosen from the four winds, from uttermost earth to uttermost sky. "From the fig tree learn now her parable; as soon as ever her branches are full of sap and bursting into leaf, you know that summer is near. So also do you, whenever you see these things happening, know that He is near, at your very door. I tell you truly that the present generation shall not pass until all these things begin to happen. Earth and sky shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But concerning that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed! Awake! for you never know the time. As a man gone abroad and leaving his house gives authority to his slaves, to each his task; and orders the porter to keep watch; keep watch then, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming??n the evening, at midnight, at cockcrow, or in the morning??36 lest he should come unexpectedly and find you sleeping; and what I say to you, I say to all. Be awake and on guard."
"men lifeless through fear, and foreboding of that which is about to come upon the habitable earth. For the powers of the heavens shall be shaken, "and then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory. "But when these things begin to come to pass, look up, lift your heads! for your redemption is drawing near." read more.
And he told them a parable. "Look at the fig tree and all the trees! When they put out their leaves you can see for yourselves that summer is coming. "So whenever you see all these things comings to pass, you know that the kingdom of God is near. "In solemn truth I tell you that this generation shall not pass away until all this happens. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words shall never pass away. "But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be surcharged with self-indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares, and that day catches you suddenly like a trap. "For it will come upon all the dwellers on the face of the earth. "So be on your guard at all times, praying that you may be worthy to escape these things that shall come to pass, and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of man."
And he told them a parable. "Look at the fig tree and all the trees! When they put out their leaves you can see for yourselves that summer is coming. "So whenever you see all these things comings to pass, you know that the kingdom of God is near. "In solemn truth I tell you that this generation shall not pass away until all this happens. "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words shall never pass away. "But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be surcharged with self-indulgence and drunkenness and worldly cares, and that day catches you suddenly like a trap. "For it will come upon all the dwellers on the face of the earth. "So be on your guard at all times, praying that you may be worthy to escape these things that shall come to pass, and to take your stand in the presence of the Son of man."
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief; and on that Day the heavens will vanish with a crash, the heavenly bodies will melt with fervent heat, and the earth and all its works will be burned up. Now since all things are in the process of dissolution, what kind of men ought you to be, in all holy living and piety; while you look for and hasten the coming of the Day of God. At its coming the heavens, being on fire, will be dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt with fervent heat. read more.
But according to his promise, we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness makes her dwelling.
But according to his promise, we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness makes her dwelling.
And I saw a great white throne, and One who sat thereon; from his presence fled earth and sky, and no place was found for them.
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Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and the sea is no more.
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Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Prayer and watchfulness
nor the Son, but only the Father.
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Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » The uncertainty of the time of
"Be watchful then, for you know neither the day nor the hour.
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nor the Son, but only the Father.
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Watchfulness » Should be » With heedfulness
nor the Son, but only the Father.
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