Matthew 24:27
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.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 24 connects to 10 cross-references. The Olivet Discourse on the destruction of the temple and signs of the end: wars, earthquakes, famines, the abomination of desolation in the holy place, false christs and false prophets. No one knows the day or hour, not even the …
Other Translations
For as the lightning cometh forth from the east, and is seen even unto the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.
for as the lightning doth come forth from the east, and doth appear unto the west, so shall be also the presence of the Son of Man;
Because as in a thunderstorm the bright light coming from the east is seen even in the west; so will be the coming of the Son of man.
Cross References
Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we are?
He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth.
And the Lord shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, …
And the Lord shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord …
Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:
But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like …
And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will …
For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; …
And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they …
And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son …