Mark 13:26
New International Version
“At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

New Living Translation
Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds with great power and glory.

English Standard Version
And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Berean Standard Bible
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

Berean Literal Bible
And then will they see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

King James Bible
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

New King James Version
Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

New American Standard Bible
And then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN CLOUDS with great power and glory.

NASB 1995
“Then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN CLOUDS with great power and glory.

NASB 1977
“And then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN CLOUDS with great power and glory.

Legacy Standard Bible
And then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN CLOUDS with great power and glory.

Amplified Bible
Then they will see THE SON OF MAN COMING IN CLOUDS with great power and glory [in royal majesty and splendor].

Christian Standard Bible
Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

American Standard Version
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Contemporary English Version
Then the Son of Man will be seen coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

English Revised Version
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Then people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Good News Translation
Then the Son of Man will appear, coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

International Standard Version
Then people will see 'the Son of Man coming in clouds' with great power and glory.

Majority Standard Bible
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

NET Bible
Then everyone will see the Son of Man arriving in the clouds with great power and glory.

New Heart English Bible
Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Webster's Bible Translation
And then they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

Weymouth New Testament
And then will they see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

World English Bible
Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with much power and glory,

Berean Literal Bible
And then will they see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

Young's Literal Translation
'And then they shall see the Son of Man coming in clouds with much power and glory,

Smith's Literal Translation
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds with much power and glory.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds, with great power and glory.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And then they shall see the Son of man arriving on the clouds, with great power and glory.

New American Bible
And then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in the clouds’ with great power and glory,

New Revised Standard Version
Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then they will see the Son of man coming in the clouds, with a great army and with glory.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And then they will see The Son of Man when he comes in the clouds with great power and with glory.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Godbey New Testament
And then they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

Haweis New Testament
And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with vast power and glory.

Mace New Testament
then shall they see the son of man coming in the clouds with power and great glory.

Weymouth New Testament
And then will they see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Worrell New Testament
And then will they see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Worsley New Testament
and then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds, with great power and glory.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Return of the Son of Man
25the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ 26 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.…

Cross References
Matthew 24:30
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Luke 21:27
At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.

Daniel 7:13
In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence.

Acts 1:11
“Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord.

Revelation 14:14
And I looked and saw a white cloud, and seated on the cloud was One like the Son of Man, with a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand.

Matthew 26:64
“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. / They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, ...

Zechariah 12:10
Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.

Revelation 19:11-16
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. / He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. / He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and His name is The Word of God. ...

Isaiah 19:1
This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them.

Joel 2:30-31
I will show wonders in the heavens and on the earth, blood and fire and columns of smoke. / The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD.

Revelation 6:15-17
Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?”

Isaiah 13:9-10
Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. / For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light.


Treasury of Scripture

And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

Mark 8:38
Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Mark 14:62
And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Daniel 7:9-14
I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire…

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Mark 13
1. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;
9. the persecutions for the gospel;
10. that the gospel must be preached to all nations;
14. that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;
24. and the manner of his coming to judgment;
32. the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and pray














At that time
This phrase indicates a specific moment in the eschatological timeline, referring to the culmination of the events described in the preceding verses. In the Greek, "τότε" (tote) is used, which means "then" or "at that time," emphasizing a future fulfillment of prophecy. This points to a divinely appointed moment, underscoring God's sovereign control over history and the unfolding of His redemptive plan.

they will see
The Greek word "ὄψονται" (opsontai) is used here, which is the future tense of "to see." This implies a visible, undeniable manifestation that will be witnessed by all. The use of this word suggests that the event will be public and unmistakable, contrasting with the secretive or hidden nature of some other divine actions. It emphasizes the certainty and clarity of Christ's return.

the Son of Man
This title, "ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου" (ho huios tou anthrōpou), is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, particularly in Daniel 7:13-14, where it describes a messianic figure endowed with authority and dominion. Jesus frequently uses this title for Himself, highlighting both His humanity and His divine authority. It connects His earthly ministry with His future return, affirming His role as the Messiah and the fulfillment of prophecy.

coming in the clouds
The imagery of "clouds" is significant in biblical literature, often associated with divine presence and glory. In the Old Testament, clouds frequently accompany theophanies, such as in Exodus 13:21-22 and 1 Kings 8:10-11. The Greek word "νεφέλαις" (nephelai) suggests a majestic and awe-inspiring arrival, reminiscent of God's presence with Israel. This phrase assures believers of Christ's divine nature and His return in glory.

with great power
The Greek word "δυνάμεως" (dynameōs) is used here, denoting strength, might, and authority. This emphasizes the omnipotence of Christ at His return, contrasting with His first coming in humility. The phrase assures believers of the ultimate victory and authority of Christ over all creation, providing hope and encouragement in the face of trials and tribulations.

and glory
The term "δόξης" (doxēs) refers to splendor, honor, and divine radiance. In biblical context, glory is often associated with God's presence and majesty, as seen in passages like Exodus 24:16-17 and Isaiah 6:3. This phrase highlights the divine nature of Christ's return, affirming His identity as the Son of God and the fulfillment of His promises. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate glorification of Christ and the hope of believers sharing in His glory.

(26) Then shall they see the Son of man.--Note the simpler form, which at once replaces and explains St. Matthew's "the sign of the Son of Man."

Verse 26. - And then shall they see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory. St. Matthew (Matthew 24:30) introduces here the words, "And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven." Many of the Fathers, as St. Chrysostom, Jerome, Bede, and others, think that this sign will be the cross. Josephus (5:3) says that shortly before the destruction of Jerusalem, a portent like a sword, glittering as a star, appeared in the heavens. But surely the sign of the Son of man at the end of the world will be the Son of man himself coming in clouds. The clouds, covering the troubled heaven and now illuminated by the brightness of his coming, will constitute "the sublime drapery of his presence" (Dr. Morison).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
τότε (tote)
Adverb
Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.

they will see
ὄψονται (opsontai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Son
Υἱὸν (Huion)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of Man
ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

coming
ἐρχόμενον (erchomenon)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] clouds
νεφέλαις (nephelais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3507: A cloud. From nephos; properly, cloudiness, i.e. a cloud.

with
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

great
πολλῆς (pollēs)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

power
δυνάμεως (dynameōs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1411: From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

glory.
δόξης (doxēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.


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