Matthew 24:26 Meaning and Explanation
“Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Do not chase claims that the Christ is in the desert or hidden in inner rooms.
What Does Matthew 24:26 Mean?
Jesus presses his warning further: if people say the Christ is out in the wilderness, do not go; if they say he is hidden in inner chambers, do not believe it. His coming will not be a private discovery for a favored few.
The lie always offers a secret, an exclusive sighting that flatters the seeker. Jesus dismantles it in advance. The true Son of man will not appear in hidden corners to be found by rumor; his return, as the next verse declares, will be as visible as lightning across the sky. Faith need not run after whispers.
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What does Matthew 24:26 mean?
Do not chase claims that the Christ is in the desert or hidden in inner rooms.