Even so will it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed.
Parallel translations
- WEB It will be the same way in the day that the Son of Man is revealed.
- KJV Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.
- BSB It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.
- NASB It will be just the same on the day that the Son of Man is revealed.
- NLT Yes, it will be ‘business as usual’ right up to the day when the Son of Man is revealed.
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Quick answer
The day the Son of Man is revealed will be just as sudden and decisive. Christ's return will catch the world unprepared.
Overview
Jesus applies the Noah and Lot patterns directly to his own future revealing in glory. The world will be living as usual when judgment suddenly arrives. The verse calls for sustained watchfulness, since the day will come without the gradual warning people might expect.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 17
- Rev 1:7Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. Even so, Amen.
- 1 Cor 1:7so that you come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;
- 2 Th 1:7and to give relief to you who are afflicted with us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his mighty angels in flaming fire,
- Matt 24:3As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?”
- Luke 21:27Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
- Luke 21:34–36“So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly.
- Matt 16:27For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.
- 1 Pet 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action, be sober, and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ —
- 1 Pet 1:7that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ —
- Matt 26:64Jesus said to him, “You have said it. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.”
- 1 Pet 4:13But because you are partakers of Christ’s sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.
- Matt 24:37“As the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
- Matt 24:27–31For as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
- Matt 24:39and they didn’t know until the flood came, and took them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
- Mark 13:26Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
- Luke 17:24for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so will the Son of Man be in his day.
- Luke 21:22For these are days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.
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