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Bible Verses About The End Times

No one knows the day or the hour, but Scripture calls believers to stay watchful, hopeful, and ready rather than fearful. These Bible verses about the end times point past the headlines to the return of Jesus.

Matthew 24:36

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“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

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“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.”

Matthew 24:44

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“For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.”

2 Peter 3:9-10

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“The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.”

Revelation 21:1-4

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“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.””

Titus 2:13

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“as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”

Matthew 24:6

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“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.”

Mark 13:32-33

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“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about The End Times?

No one knows the day or the hour, but Scripture calls believers to stay watchful, hopeful, and ready rather than fearful. These Bible verses about the end times point past the headlines to the return of Jesus.

What is a good Bible verse about The End Times?

Matthew 24:36: “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”

Where should I start reading about The End Times in the Bible?

Start with 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, one of the 8 verses gathered here on this topic.

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