Matthew 24:13 Meaning and Explanation
“But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Matthew 24:13 Mean?
Against the backdrop of deception, persecution, and cooling love, Jesus gives a steadying promise: the one who endures to the end will be saved. Faithfulness is not a sprint but a long obedience held to the finish.
Endurance here is not grim teeth-gritting alone but persevering trust in Christ through all that would pull one away. The word lifts the disciple's eyes past present hardship to a sure outcome. Those who keep holding to him, however hard the road, will not be lost. This is the heart of perseverance: not that we are strong, but that the One we cling to is faithful.
Matthew 24:13 in the Original Language
hupomeno (ὑπομένω), 'endure' -- to remain under, to stand firm and bear up over time.
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What does Matthew 24:13 mean?
The one who endures to the end will be saved.