Matthew 24:33

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 24:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “even so ye also, when ye see all these things, know ye that he is nigh, [even] at the doors.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

even so ye also, when ye see all these things, know ye that he is nigh, [even] at the doors.
Matthew 24:33 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33even so ye also, when ye see all these things, know ye that he is nigh, [even] at the doors.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, etc.] That are mentioned above, relating to the signs of the destruction of the temple and city, and the destruction itself, with all those several things that should directly take place upon it; this is an accommodation of the above parable, similitude, or comparison: know that it is near, even at the doors; meaning, either that “he is near”, as the Ethiopic version reads it, the son of man is near, even at the doors; or as the Vulgate Latin renders it, “in the gates”, or “doors”, and so does Munster’s Hebrew Gospel; and signifies, that he was already come; for to be in the doors, or within the gates, is more than to be at the doors, or at…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“So likewise ye ... - In the same manner, when you see what I have predicted the “signs” around Jerusalem - then know that its destruction is at hand, Is near - Luke says Luke 21:28, “your redemption draweth nigh, and Luke 21:31 the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.” Your deliverance from the dangers that threaten the city approaches, and the kingdom of God will be set up in the earth; or your everlasting redemption from sin and death will come at the day of judgment, and his eternal kingdom will be established in the heavens. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“24:33 all these things: This expression, used first in 23:36 (“this judgment”), refers to the events associated with the destruction of the Temple (see 24:2, 8). • his return (literally he or it): It could mean Jesus’ return (see Jas 5:9; Rev 3:20), the destruction of the Temple, or the end of history (see Luke 21:31).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“when: Mat 24:3 know: Eze 7:2-14; Heb 10:37; Jam 5:9; Pe1 4:7 it: or, he Matthew 24:34”
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