Matthew 24:16

Matthew 24:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains:
• New International Version (NIV)then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
• English Standard Version (ESV)then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
• New King James Version (NKJV)“then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Context of Matthew 24:16

14And the Good News about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come. 15“The day is coming when you will see what Daniel the prophet spoke about—the sacrilegious object that causes desecration standing in the Holy Place.” (Reader, pay attention!) “Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. 17A person out on the deck of a roof must not go down into the house to pack. 18A person out in the field must not return even to get a coat.

Matthew 24:16 word by word

τότε οἱ ἐν τῇ Ἰουδαίᾳ φευγέτωσαν εἰς τὰ ὄρη,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Thenτότεtote · thenG5119
• let themφεύγωpheugō · to fleeG5343
• which beὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• JudeaἸουδαίαIoudaia · JudeaG2449
• intoἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• the mountainsὄροςoros · mountainG3735

Cross-references for Matthew 24:16

• Genesis 19:15At dawn the next morning the angels became insistent. “Hurry,” they said to Lot. “Take your wife and your two daughters who are here. Get out right now, or you will be swept away in the destruction of the city!”
• Exodus 9:20Some of Pharaoh’s officials were afraid because of what the Lord had said. They quickly brought their servants and livestock in from the fields.
• Proverbs 22:3A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
• Jeremiah 6:1“Run for your lives, you people of Benjamin! Get out of Jerusalem! Sound the alarm in Tekoa! Send up a signal at Beth-hakkerem! A powerful army is coming from the north, coming with disaster and destruction.
• Jeremiah 37:11When the Babylonian army left Jerusalem because of Pharaoh’s approaching army,
• Luke 21:21Then those in Judea must flee to the hills. Those in Jerusalem must get out, and those out in the country should not return to the city.
• Hebrews 11:7It was by faith that Noah built a large boat to save his family from the flood. He obeyed God, who warned him about things that had never happened before. By his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world, and he received the righteousness that comes by faith.

Commentaries on Matthew 24:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16Then let them which be in Judea flee into the mountains - This counsel was remembered and wisely followed by the Christians afterwards. Eusebius and Epiphanius say, that at this juncture, after Cestius Gallus had raised the siege, and Vespasian was approaching with his army, all who believed in Christ left Jerusalem and fled to Pella, and other places beyond the river Jordan; and so they all marvellously escaped the general shipwreck of their country: not…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16Then let them … - Then Christians may know that the end is come, and should seek a place of safety. Destruction would not only visit the “city,” but would extend to the surrounding part of Judea. The mountains - The mountains of Palestine abound in caves, a safe retreat for those who are pursued. In all ages these caves have been the favorite places of robbers, and they were also resorted to by those in danger, 1 Samuel 13:6; 1 Samuel 22:1; 2 Samuel…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 4-28Verses 4-28 The disciples had asked concerning the times, When these things should be? Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, What shall be the sign? This question he answers fully. The prophecy first respects events near at hand, the destruction of Jerusalem, the end of the Jewish church and state, the calling of the Gentiles, and the setting up of Christ's kingdom in the world; but it also looks to the general judgment; and toward…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-31Some think chapter 24 is about the return of Jesus at the end of time. Others think it as a prediction of events in AD 70, when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Some think it refers to both events. See also study notes on Mark 13.Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 24:16

• Israel, Prophecies Concerning
• Jesus Continued

In the dictionaries

• Judea
• Judaea, or Judea
• Judea, Judah
• Deceive
• Desolation
• Elect
• Flight
• Goodman
• Learn
• Lo

Commentaries on Matthew 24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings