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Matthew 24:25

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What does Matthew 24:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Behold, I have told you beforehand.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Behold, I have told you beforehand.
Matthew 24:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect`s sake those days shall be shortened.
23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe [it] not.
24For 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.
25Behold, I have told you beforehand.
26If 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.
27For 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.
28Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Behold, I have told you before.] Meaning not before in this discourse, though he had in (<402405>Matthew 24:5,11) signified also, that false Christs, and false prophets should arise, but before these things came to pass; so that they had sufficient notice and warning of them, and would be inexcusable if they were not upon their guard against them; and which, when they came to pass, would furnish out a considerable argument in proof of him, as the true Messiah, against all these false ones, showing him to be omniscient; and so would serve to establish their faith in him, and be a means of securing them from such deceivers.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Behold, I have told you before - Mark adds Mark 13:23, “take ye heed.” The reason why he told them before was that they might be on their guard, and be prepared for those calamities. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Isa 44:7, Isa 44:8, Isa 46:10, Isa 46:11, Isa 48:5, Isa 48:6; Luk 21:13; Joh 16:1 Matthew 24:26”
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