Matthew 24:27 Meaning and Explanation
“For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The coming of the Son of man will be as visible and sudden as lightning flashing across the sky.
What Does Matthew 24:27 Mean?
Against every claim of a hidden Christ, Jesus gives the true picture of his return: like lightning that flashes from east to west, it will be sudden, public, and unmistakable. No one will need to be told where to look.
This is both warning and comfort. The disciple need not chase secret sightings, for the real coming will be seen by all. The title 'Son of man,' drawn from Daniel's vision of one given everlasting dominion, marks this as the appearing of the King in glory. His return is not a mystery for insiders but a revelation for the whole world.
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What does Matthew 24:27 mean?
The coming of the Son of man will be as visible and sudden as lightning flashing across the sky.