And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Then everyone will see the sign that the Son of Man is coming in the sky. All the people on earth will cry out in grief and fear when they see him coming through the clouds with incredible power and glory.
When Jesus returns, it won't be quiet, the whole world will know.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jesus delivered this prophecy during His Olivet Discourse on the Mount of Olives, responding to His disciples' questions about the end times and the destruction of the temple, which was a looming concern in first-century Jerusalem. This verse draws from Old Testament imagery, particularly from the book of Daniel, to depict the Messiah's glorious return as a universal event. It reflects the Jewish expectations of divine judgment and redemption, emphasizing that all people would witness this moment of cosmic significance.
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