Matthew 24:36
But no one knows the day or hour when this will take place, not the angels in heaven, nor the Son. Only the Father knows.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
In Context
35Heaven and earth may pass away, but my words won't pass away.
37When the Son of man comes it will be like it was during the time of Noah.
Cross References
Zechariah 14:7It will be one continuous day (only the Lord knows how this could happen). It won't be day or night, because in the evening it will still be light.
Matthew 24:44You also need to be ready, because the Son of man is coming at a time when you're not expecting him.
Mark 13:32No one knows the day or hour when this will happen—not even the angels in heaven, not even the Son; only the Father knows.
1 Thessalonians 5:2You yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
Revelation 3:3So remind yourselves of how this message came to you, and what you heard. Observe what you were told to do, and repent. If you don't watch out, I'll come unexpectedly like a thief, and you won't know at what time I'll come to you!
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 →