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Berean Standard Bible

“For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.”

Matthew 24:27

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Jesus warns his disciples not to follow those who claim the Messiah has secretly returned. He explains how his coming will actually be seen.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

World English Bible (WEB)

For as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

King James Version (KJV)

For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For as the lightning cometh forth from the east, and is seen even unto the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because as in a thunderstorm the bright light coming from the east is seen even in the west; so will be the coming of the Son of man.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for as the lightning does come forth from the east, and does appear unto the west, so shall be also the presence of the Son of Man;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque como el relámpago que sale del oriente y se muestra hasta el occidente, así será también la venida del Hijo del hombre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque mi venida será tan visible como un relámpago que cruza el cielo de este a oeste.

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