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Matthew 24

THE 4 QUESTIONS

(WHEN WILL THE TEMPLE BE DESTROYED, WHAT WILL BE THE SIGNS OF THE TEMPLE BEING DESTROYED, WHEN WILL THE
END OF THE AGES / COMING OF THE SON OF MAN OCCUR,
WHAT WILL BE THE SIGNS OF THE END / COMING OF THE SON OF MAN?)

Mark 13

THE  4 QUESTIONS

(WHEN WILL THE TEMPLE BE DESTROYED, WHAT WILL BE THE SIGNS OF THE TEMPLE BEING DESTROYED, WHEN WILL THE END OF THE AGES / COMING OF THE SON OF MAN OCCUR, WHAT WILL BE THE SIGNS OF THE END / COMING OF THE SON OF MAN?)

Luke 21

THE 4 QUESTIONS

(WHEN WILL THE TEMPLE BE DESTROYED, WHAT WILL BE THE SIGNS OF THE TEMPLE BEING DESTROYED, WHEN WILL THE END OF THE AGES / COMING OF THE SON OF MAN OCCUR, WHAT WILL BE THE SIGNS OF THE END / COMING OF THE SON OF MAN?)
[1] Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. [1] And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, "Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!" [5] And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said,
[2] But he answered them, "You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another, that will not be thrown down." [2] And Jesus said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another, that will not be thrown down." [6] "As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down."

[3] As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying,

"Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?"
[3] And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,
[4] "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign when these things are all to be accomplished?
[7] And they asked him,



"Teacher, when will this be, and what will be the sign when this is about to take place?"

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JESUS SPEAKS ABOUT WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE END COMES

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JESUS SPEAKS ABOUT WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE END COMES

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JESUS SPEAKS ABOUT WHAT WILL TAKE PLACE BEFORE THE END COMES
[4] And Jesus answered them, "Take heed that no one leads you astray. [5] And Jesus began to say to them, "Take heed that no one leads you astray. [8] And Jesus began to say to them, "Take heed that no one leads you astray.
[5] For many will come in my name, saying, `I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray. [6] Many will come in my name, saying, `I am he!' and they will lead many astray. for many will come in my name, saying, `I am he!' and, `The time is at hand!' Do not go after them.
[6] And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not alarmed; for this must take place, but the end is not yet. [7] And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is not yet. [9] And when you hear of wars and tumults, do not be terrified; for this must first take place, but the end will not be at once."
[7] For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, : [8] For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom; [10] Then he said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom;
and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places there will be earthquakes in various places, there will be famines; [11] there will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences; and there will be terrors and great signs from heaven.
[8] all this is but the beginning of the birth-pangs. this is but the beginning of the birth-pangs.
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JESUS WARNS HIS DISCIPLES WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THEM /US (both before 70AD and up to the end of the world)
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JESUS WARNS HIS DISCIPLES WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THEM /US (both before 70AD and up to the end of the world)
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JESUS WARNS HIS DISCIPLES WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THEM/ US (both before 70AD and up to the end of the world)
[17] Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues, [9] "But take heed to yourselves; for they will deliver you up to councils; and you will be beaten in synagogues; [12] But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons
[18] and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake,  and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake,  and you will be brought before kings and governors for my name's sake.

to bear testimony before them and the Gentiles. to bear testimony before them.
(see Verse 10 below)
[13] This will be a time for you to bear testimony.
[19] When they deliver you up, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say; [11] And when they bring you to trial and deliver you up, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say;  [14] Settle it therefore in your minds, not to meditate beforehand how to answer;
for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour; but say whatever is given you in that hour, [15] for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.
[20] for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.
[21] Brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; [12] And brother will deliver up brother to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; [16] You will be delivered up even by parents and brothers and kinsmen and friends, and some of you they will put to death;
[22] and you will be hated by all for my name's sake.
[13] and you will be hated by all for my name's sake.  [17] you will be hated by all for my name's sake.


[18] But not a hair of your head will perish.
But he who endures to the end will be saved.
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But he who endures to the end will be saved [19] By your endurance you will gain your lives.
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2ND ACCOUNT OF WHAT JESUS SAYS WILL HAPPEN TO HIS DISCIPLES / US
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2ND ACCOUNT OF WHAT JESUS SAYS WILL HAPPEN TO HIS DISCIPLES / US
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2ND ACCOUNT OF WHAT JESUS SAYS WILL HAPPEN TO HIS DISCIPLES / US
[9A] "Then they will deliver you up to tribulation, and put you to death;

[9B]and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake.

[10] And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another.

[11] And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.

[12] And because wickedness is multiplied, most men's love will grow cold.

[13] But he who endures to the end will be saved.

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JESUS ANSWERS THE “WHEN” OF THE END OF THE AGE
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JESUS ANSWERS THE “WHEN” OF THE END OF THE AGE
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JESUS ANSWERS THE “WHEN” OF THE END OF THE AGE
[14] And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, as a testimony to all nations; and then the end will come. [10] And the gospel must first be preached to all nations
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JESUS WARNS HIS DISCIPLES ABOUT THE COMING WRATH ON THE NATION OF ISRAEL (DESTRUCTION OF TEMPLE / JERUSALEM IN 70 AD) & ANSWERS THE “WHEN” & “WHAT” WITH THE FIRST VERSE
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JESUS WARNS HIS DISCIPLES ABOUT THE COMING WRATH ON THE NATION OF ISRAEL (DESTRUCTION OF TEMPLE / JERUSALEM IN 70 AD) & ANSWERS THE “WHEN” & “WHAT” WITH THE FIRST VERSE
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JESUS WARNS HIS DISCIPLES ABOUT THE COMING WRATH ON THE NATION OF ISRAEL (DESTRUCTION OF TEMPLE / JERUSALEM IN 70 AD) & ANSWERS THE “WHEN” & “WHAT” WITH THE FIRST VERSE
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[15] "So when you see the desolating sacrilege spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), [14] "But when you see the desolating sacrilege set up where it ought not to be (let the reader understand), [20] "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies then know that its desolation has come near.
[16] then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains; then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains; [21] Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, 


and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it;
[17] let him who is on the housetop not go down to take what is in his house; [15] let him who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything away;
[18] and let him who is in the field not turn back to take his mantle. [16] and let him who is in the field not turn back to take his mantle.


[22] for these are days of vengeance, to fulfil all that is written.
[19] And alas for those who are with child and for those who give suck in those days! [17] And alas for those who are with child and for those who give suck in those days! [23] Alas for those who are with child and for those who give suck in those days! 
[20] Pray that your flight may not be in winter or on a sabbath. [18] Pray that it may not happen in winter.
[21] For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, and never will be. [19] For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will be. For great distress shall be upon the earth and wrath upon this people;


[24] they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led captive among all nations; and Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
[22] And if those days had not been shortened, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened. [20] And if the Lord had not shortened the days, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days.
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2ND WARNING OF FALSE PROPHETS (REGARDING 70AD/SPAN OF HISTORY/OR BOTH)
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2ND WARNING OF FALSE PROPHETS (REGARDING 70AD/SPAN OF HISTORY/OR BOTH)

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NO 2ND WARNING OF FALSE PROPHETS AS IN MATTHEW AND MARK

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[23] Then if any one says to you, `Lo, here is the Christ!' or `There he is!' do not believe it. [21] And then if any one says to you, `Look, here is the Christ!' or `Look, there he is!' do not believe it.
[24] For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. [22] False Christs and false prophets will arise and show signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect.
[25] Lo, I have told you beforehand. [23] But take heed; I have told you all things beforehand.
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JESUS EXPLAINS WHAT HIS COMING WILL BE : LIKE THE LIGHTNING
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NO EXPLANATION OF  WHAT HIS COMING WILL BE LIKE AS IN MATTHEW & LUKE
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JESUS EXPLAINS WHAT HIS COMING WILL BE LIKE:  LIGHTNING

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[26] So, if they say to you, `Lo, he is in the wilderness,' do not go out; if they say, `Lo, he is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it.
[24]They will say to you, 'Look there! Look here!' Do not go away, and do not run after them.
[27] For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of man.
[24] For as the lightning flashes and lights up the sky from one side to the other, so will the Son of man be in his day.


[28] Wherever the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together.

[37] And they said to him, "Where, Lord?" He said to them, Where the body is, there the eagles will be gathered together.
   
[25]But first He must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation.
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JESUS GIVES THE “WHAT” SIGNS THAT WILL OCCUR AT THE MOMENT OF HIS COMING & THE END OF THE AGE
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JESUS GIVES THE “WHAT” SIGNS THAT WILL OCCUR AT THE MOMENT OF HIS COMING & THE END OF THE AGE
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JESUS GIVES THE “WHAT” SIGNS THAT WILL OCCUR AT THE MOMENT OF HIS COMING & THE END OF THE AGE
[29] "Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, [24] "But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, [25] "And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves,
and the stars will fall from heaven,and the powers of the heavens will be shaken; [25] and the stars will be falling from heaven,and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. [26] men fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
[30] then will appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory;


[26] And then they will see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory



[27] And then they will see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
[31] and he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. [27] And then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.


[28] Now when these things begin to take place, look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."
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JESUS SPEAKS OF THE “WHEN” REGARDING EITHER  70 AD / THE END / OR PERHAPS BOTH
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JESUS SPEAKS OF THE “WHEN” REGARDING EITHER  70 AD / THE END / OR PERHAPS BOTH
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JESUS SPEAKS OF THE “WHEN” REGARDING EITHER  70 AD / THE END / OR PERHAPS BOTH
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[32] "From the fig tree learn its lesson: [28] "From the fig tree learn its lesson:

[29] And he told them a parable:

"Look at the fig tree, and all the trees;
as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. [30] as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near.
[33] So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. [29] So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. [31] So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.
[34] Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all these things take place. [30] Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away before all these things take place. [32] Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away till all has taken place.
[35] Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. [31] Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. [33] Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
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JESUS SPEAKS OF THE “WHEN” REGARDING EITHER  70 AD / THE END / OR PERHAPS BOTH
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JESUS SPEAKS OF THE “WHEN” REGARDING EITHER  70 AD / THE END / OR PERHAPS BOTH
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JESUS SPEAKS OF THE “WHEN” REGARDING EITHER  70 AD / THE END / OR PERHAPS BOTH
[36] "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.   [32] "But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
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JESUS SPEAKS OF THE TIMES  BEFORE THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN (HIS COMING) ANSWERING THE “WHAT” & WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING HIS COMING
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JESUS SPEAKS OF THE TIMES  BEFORE THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN (HIS COMING) ANSWERING THE “WHAT” & WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING HIS COMING

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JESUS SPEAKS OF THE TIMES BEFORE THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN (HIS COMING) ANSWERING THE “WHAT” & WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING HIS COMING
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[37] As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man.
[26]And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man:
[38] For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark,
[27]they were eating, they were drinking, they were marrying, they were being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 
[39] and they did not know until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of man.
and the flood came and destroyed them all.
[40] Then two men will be in the field; one is taken and one is left.
[34] I tell you, in that night there will be two in one bed; one will be taken and the other left.
[41] Two women will be grinding at the mill; one is taken and one is left.
[35] There will be two women grinding together; one will be taken and the other left.


[28]It was the same as happened in the days of Lot: they were eating, they were drinking, they were buying, they were selling, they were planting, they were building;


[29]but on the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.


[30]It will be just the same on the day that the Son of Man is revealed.


[31]On that day, the one who is on the housetop and whose goods are in the house must not go down to take them out; and likewise the one who is in the field must not turn back.


[32]Remember Lot's wife.


[33]Whoever seeks to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.
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JESUS WARNS HIS DISCIPLES TO WATCH AND BE READY AT ALL TIMES ANSWERING THE “WHEN” TO HIS COMING & THE END OF THE AGES
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JESUS WARNS HIS DISCIPLES TO WATCH AND BE READY AT ALL TIMES ANSWERING THE “WHEN” TO HIS COMING & THE END OF THE AGES
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JESUS WARNS HIS DISCIPLES TO WATCH AND BE READY AT ALL TIMES ANSWERING THE “WHEN” TO HIS COMING & THE END OF THE AGES
[42] Watch therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. [33] Take heed, watch; for you do not know when the time will come. [34] But take heed to yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a snare;
[43] But know this, that if the householder had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have watched and would not have let his house be broken into.

[44] Therefore you also must be ready; for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.


[34] It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch.

[35] Watch therefore -- for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or in the morning --

[36] lest he come suddenly and find you asleep.

[37] And what I say to you I say to all: Watch."


[35] for it will come upon all who dwell upon the face of the whole earth.


[36] But watch at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of man.
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