Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version See, I have told you ahead of time. New Living Translation See, I have warned you about this ahead of time. English Standard Version See, I have told you beforehand. Berean Standard Bible See, I have told you in advance. Berean Literal Bible Behold, I have foretold you. King James Bible Behold, I have told you before. New King James Version See, I have told you beforehand. New American Standard Bible Behold, I have told you in advance. NASB 1995 “Behold, I have told you in advance. NASB 1977 “Behold, I have told you in advance. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, I have told you in advance. Amplified Bible Listen carefully, I have told you in advance. Christian Standard Bible Take note: I have told you in advance. Holman Christian Standard Bible Take note: I have told you in advance. American Standard Version Behold, I have told you beforehand. Contemporary English Version But I have warned you ahead of time. English Revised Version Behold, I have told you beforehand. GOD'S WORD® Translation Listen! I've told you this before it happens. Good News Translation Listen! I have told you this ahead of time. International Standard Version Remember, I've told you this beforehand. Majority Standard Bible See, I have told you in advance. NET Bible Remember, I have told you ahead of time. New Heart English Bible "See, I have told you beforehand. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, I have told you before. Weymouth New Testament Remember, I have forewarned you. World English Bible “Behold, I have told you beforehand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, I told you beforehand. Berean Literal Bible Behold, I have foretold you. Young's Literal Translation Lo, I did tell you beforehand. Smith's Literal Translation Behold, I have told you beforehand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold I have told it to you, beforehand. Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, I have warned you beforehand. New American Bible Behold, I have told it to you beforehand. New Revised Standard Version Take note, I have told you beforehand. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, I have told you in advance. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Behold, I have told you beforehand. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBehold, I have told you beforehand. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Behold, I have forewarned you. Mace New Testament remember, I have forewarn'd you. Weymouth New Testament Remember, I have forewarned you. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Abomination of Desolation…24For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible. 25See, I have told you in advance. 26So if they tell you, ‘There He is in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or, ‘Here He is in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it.… Cross References Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things have happened, and now I declare new things. Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you.” John 13:19 I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it comes to pass, you will believe that I am He. John 14:29 And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe. Isaiah 44:7-8 Who then is like Me? Let him say so! Let him declare his case before Me, since I established an ancient people. Let him foretell the things to come, and what is to take place. / Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.” Isaiah 46:9-10 Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. John 16:4 But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you. 2 Peter 3:2 by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. Revelation 1:1 This is the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon come to pass. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John, Revelation 22:6 Then the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.” Deuteronomy 18:22 When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. Jeremiah 28:9 As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” Ezekiel 33:33 So when it comes to pass—and surely it will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.” Luke 21:12-13 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. / This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses. Mark 13:23 So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance. Treasury of Scripture Behold, I have told you before. Isaiah 44:7,8 And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them… Isaiah 46:10,11 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: … Isaiah 48:5,6 I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them… Jump to Previous Advance Ahead Beforehand Clear Forewarned Remember TimeJump to Next Advance Ahead Beforehand Clear Forewarned Remember TimeMatthew 24 1. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;3. what and how great calamities shall be before it; 29. the signs of his coming to judgment. 36. And because that day and hour are unknown, 42. we ought to watch like good servants, expecting our Master's coming. See, This word serves as a call to attention, urging the listener to be vigilant and aware. In biblical context, it is often used by Jesus to emphasize the importance of what He is about to say. It is a directive to focus and understand the gravity of the message. This mirrors the prophetic tradition in the Old Testament, where prophets would often begin their declarations with a call to listen or see, indicating the divine authority behind their words. I have told you in advance. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, Jesus is addressing His disciples about the signs of the end times and His second coming. He is the central figure in this discourse, providing prophetic insight and guidance. 2. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' teachings in this chapter. They are seeking understanding about the future and the signs of Jesus' return. 3. Mount of Olives The location where Jesus delivers the Olivet Discourse, which includes Matthew 24. This place holds significant prophetic importance in both the Old and New Testaments. 4. End Times The events and signs that Jesus describes in Matthew 24, which include false prophets, wars, and natural disasters, leading up to His return. 5. False Prophets Individuals who will arise during the end times, deceiving many with false teachings and signs, as warned by Jesus in this chapter. Teaching Points Forewarned and ForearmedJesus' advance warning is a call to be spiritually prepared and discerning. Believers should be vigilant and grounded in Scripture to recognize and resist deception. The Importance of Prophecy Understanding biblical prophecy strengthens faith and provides assurance of God's sovereign plan. It encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective. Watchfulness and Readiness Jesus' teachings in Matthew 24 emphasize the need for constant watchfulness. Believers are called to live holy and godly lives, anticipating His return. Trust in Jesus' Words Jesus' foretelling of future events assures us of His omniscience and faithfulness. Trusting His words leads to peace and confidence amidst uncertainty. Community and Accountability Engaging in Bible study and fellowship helps believers stay alert and accountable, fostering a supportive environment to grow in faith and discernment.Verse 25. - I have told you before (see John 16:1-4). The warning was needed in the first age; it will be needed in the last. The prediction was known before the ruin of Jerusalem, and doubtless preserved many from falling victims to the seducers at that period; it must be used now and till the end to preserve Christians from the errors of infidelity, false philosophy, agnosticism. That such attacks on their faith shall be made is a proof of Christ's omniscience; that he gives here and in the next verses premonitions of danger, with counsel how to avoid it, is evidence of his love and care for his elect. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek See,ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! I have told you in advance. προείρηκα (proeirēka) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4302: To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn. Links Matthew 24:25 NIVMatthew 24:25 NLT Matthew 24:25 ESV Matthew 24:25 NASB Matthew 24:25 KJV Matthew 24:25 BibleApps.com Matthew 24:25 Biblia Paralela Matthew 24:25 Chinese Bible Matthew 24:25 French Bible Matthew 24:25 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 24:25 Behold I have told you beforehand (Matt. 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