Matthew 24:34
Truly I say to you, This generation will not come to an end till all these things are complete.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.
In Context
33Even so, when you see all these things, you may be certain that he is near, even at the doors.
35Heaven and earth will come to an end, but my words will not come to an end.
Cross References
Matthew 12:45Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits worse than himself, and they go in and make it their living-place: and the last condition of that man is worse than the first. Even so will it be with this evil generation.
Matthew 23:36Truly I say to you, All these things will come on this generation.
Luke 11:50So that punishment may come on this generation for the blood of all the prophets which was given from the earliest days;
Matthew Henry on Matthew 24:33-51
Parable of the Fig-Tree; Awful Predictions; The Duty of Watchfulness; The Good and Evil Steward. 32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36 But of that day and hour knoweth… Read the whole commentary →