And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
And then everyone will see the Son of Man coming through the clouds with incredible power and glory.
Jesus is coming back, and when he does, there's going to be no question about who he is.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, Jesus was teaching His disciples on the Mount of Olives about the signs of the end times and the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, which occurred in 70 AD by the Romans. This verse refers to a prophecy from Daniel 7:13-14 in the Old Testament, where the "Son of Man" is depicted as coming with clouds to receive an everlasting kingdom, symbolizing divine authority and judgment. Jesus used this imagery to affirm His own identity and future return amidst growing tensions between Jewish expectations of the Messiah and Roman oppression.
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