Matthew 24

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1And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1

And Jesus went out and departed from the temple; and his disciples came to him for to hear him, saying, Master, show us concerning the buildings of the temple; as thou hast said, They shall be thrown down and left unto you desolate.
IV v. 1 (Inspired Version, 1867)

2And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? And do you not understand them? Verily, I say unto you, There shall not be left here upon this temple one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down.
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

3And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 3

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be which thou hast said concerning the destruction of the temple, and the Jews; and what is the sign of thy coming and of the end of the world (or the destruction of the wicked, which is the end of the world)?
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

4And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

6And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

7For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

8All these are the beginning of sorrows.

9Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9

Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted and shall kill you; and you shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
IV v. 7 (Inspired Version, 1867)

10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 11

And many false prophets shall arise and shall deceive many.
IV v. 9 (Inspired Version, 1867)

12And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13

But he that remaineth steadfast and is not overcome, the same shall be saved.
IV v. 11 (Inspired Version, 1867)

14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

15When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15

When you, therefore, shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the prophet, concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, then you shall stand in the holy place. (Whoso readeth let him understand.)
IV v. 12 (Inspired Version, 1867)

16Then let them which be in Judæa flee into the mountains:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 16

Then let them who are in Judea flee into the mountains.
IV v. 13 (Inspired Version, 1867)

17Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17

Let him who is on the housetop flee and not return to take anything out of his house.
IV v. 14 (Inspired Version, 1867)

18Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 18

Neither let him who is in the field return back to take his clothes.
IV v. 15 (Inspired Version, 1867)

19And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 19

And woe unto them that are with child and unto them that give suck in those days!
IV v. 16 (Inspired Version, 1867)

20But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 20

Therefore, pray ye the Lord that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the Sabbath day.
IV v. 17 (Inspired Version, 1867)

21For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 21

For then, in those days, shall be great tribulations on the Jews and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, such as was not before sent upon Israel, of God, since the beginning of their kingdom until this time, no, nor ever shall be sent again upon Israel.
IV v. 18 (Inspired Version, 1867)

22And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 22

All things which have befallen them are only the beginning of the sorrows which shall come upon them; and except those days should be shortened, there should none of their flesh be saved.
IV v. 19 (Inspired Version, 1867)

23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 23

And again, after the tribulation of those days which shall come upon Jerusalem, if any man shall say unto you, Lo! Here is Christ, or there, believe him not.
IV v. 22 (Inspired Version, 1867)

24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24

For in those days, there shall also arise false Christs and false prophets and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch that, if possible, they shall deceive the very elect, who are the elect according to the covenant.
IV v. 23 (Inspired Version, 1867)

25Behold, I have told you before.

26Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 26

Behold, I have told you before, Wherefore, if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert, go not forth, or, Behold, he is in the secret chambers, believe it not.
IV v. 26 (Inspired Version, 1867)

27For 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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 27

For as the light of the morning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west, and covereth the whole earth, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be.
IV v. 27 (Inspired Version, 1867)

28For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 28

And now I show unto you a parable: Behold, wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together; so likewise shall mine elect be gathered from the four quarters of the earth.
IV v. 28 (Inspired Version, 1867)

29Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 29

And immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
IV v. 34 (Inspired Version, 1867)

30And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 30

And they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
IV v. 38 (Inspired Version, 1867)

31And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 31

For the Son of Man shall come, and he shall send his angels before him with the great sound of a trumpet; and they shall gather together the remainder of his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
IV v. 40 (Inspired Version, 1867)

32Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 32

Now learn a parable of the fig tree: When its branches are yet tender and it begins to put forth leaves, you know that summer is nigh at hand.
IV v. 41 (Inspired Version, 1867)

33So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 33

So likewise mine elect, when they shall see all these things, they shall know that he is near, even at the doors.
IV v. 42 (Inspired Version, 1867)

34Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 36

But of that day and hour no one knoweth; no, not the angels of God in heaven, but my Father only.
IV v. 43 (Inspired Version, 1867)

37But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 37

But as it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be also at the coming of the Son of Man.
IV v. 44 (Inspired Version, 1867)

38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 38

For it shall be with them as it was in the days which were before the flood; for until the day that Noah entered into the ark, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, and knew not until the flood came and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be.
IV v. 45 (Inspired Version, 1867)

39And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

40Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 40

Two shall be in the field; the one shall be taken and the other left.
IV v. 47 (Inspired Version, 1867)

41Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 41

Two shall be grinding at the mill; the one taken and the other left.
IV v. 48 (Inspired Version, 1867)

42Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 42

And what I say unto one, I say unto all men: Watch, therefore, for you know not at what hour your Lord doth come.
IV v. 49 (Inspired Version, 1867)

43But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 43

But know this, if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched and would not have suffered his house to have been broken up, but would have been ready.
IV v. 50 (Inspired Version, 1867)

44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.

45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

46Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

47Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 47

And verily, I say unto you, He shall make him ruler over all his goods.
IV v. 54 (Inspired Version, 1867)

48But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 48

But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My Lord delayeth his coming, and shall begin to smite his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken, the Lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, and shall cut him asunder, and shall appoint him his portion with the hypocrites; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
IV v. 55 (Inspired Version, 1867)

49And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

50The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,

51And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 1
And Jesus went out and departed from the temple; and his disciples came to him for to hear him, saying, Master, show us concerning the buildings of the temple; as thou hast said, They shall be thrown down and left unto you desolate.
v. 2
And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? And do you not understand them? Verily, I say unto you, There shall not be left here upon this temple one stone upon another that shall not be thrown down.
v. 3
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be which thou hast said concerning the destruction of the temple, and the Jews; and what is the sign of thy coming and of the end of the world (or the destruction of the wicked, which is the end of the world)?
v. 9
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted and shall kill you; and you shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
v. 11
And many false prophets shall arise and shall deceive many.
v. 13
But he that remaineth steadfast and is not overcome, the same shall be saved.
v. 15
When you, therefore, shall see the abomination of desolation spoken of by Daniel the prophet, concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, then you shall stand in the holy place. (Whoso readeth let him understand.)
v. 16
Then let them who are in Judea flee into the mountains.
v. 17
Let him who is on the housetop flee and not return to take anything out of his house.
v. 18
Neither let him who is in the field return back to take his clothes.
v. 19
And woe unto them that are with child and unto them that give suck in those days!
v. 20
Therefore, pray ye the Lord that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the Sabbath day.
v. 21
For then, in those days, shall be great tribulations on the Jews and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, such as was not before sent upon Israel, of God, since the beginning of their kingdom until this time, no, nor ever shall be sent again upon Israel.
v. 22
All things which have befallen them are only the beginning of the sorrows which shall come upon them; and except those days should be shortened, there should none of their flesh be saved.
v. 23
And again, after the tribulation of those days which shall come upon Jerusalem, if any man shall say unto you, Lo! Here is Christ, or there, believe him not.
v. 24
For in those days, there shall also arise false Christs and false prophets and shall show great signs and wonders, insomuch that, if possible, they shall deceive the very elect, who are the elect according to the covenant.
v. 26
Behold, I have told you before, Wherefore, if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert, go not forth, or, Behold, he is in the secret chambers, believe it not.
v. 27
For as the light of the morning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west, and covereth the whole earth, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be.
v. 28
And now I show unto you a parable: Behold, wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together; so likewise shall mine elect be gathered from the four quarters of the earth.
v. 29
And immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
v. 30
And they shall see the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
v. 31
For the Son of Man shall come, and he shall send his angels before him with the great sound of a trumpet; and they shall gather together the remainder of his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
v. 32
Now learn a parable of the fig tree: When its branches are yet tender and it begins to put forth leaves, you know that summer is nigh at hand.
v. 33
So likewise mine elect, when they shall see all these things, they shall know that he is near, even at the doors.
v. 36
But of that day and hour no one knoweth; no, not the angels of God in heaven, but my Father only.
v. 37
But as it was in the days of Noah, so it shall be also at the coming of the Son of Man.
v. 38
For it shall be with them as it was in the days which were before the flood; for until the day that Noah entered into the ark, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, and knew not until the flood came and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be.
v. 40
Two shall be in the field; the one shall be taken and the other left.
v. 41
Two shall be grinding at the mill; the one taken and the other left.
v. 42
And what I say unto one, I say unto all men: Watch, therefore, for you know not at what hour your Lord doth come.
v. 43
But know this, if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched and would not have suffered his house to have been broken up, but would have been ready.
v. 47
And verily, I say unto you, He shall make him ruler over all his goods.
v. 48
But if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My Lord delayeth his coming, and shall begin to smite his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken, the Lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, and shall cut him asunder, and shall appoint him his portion with the hypocrites; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
insertion after v. 2
And Jesus left them and went upon the mount of Olives.
insertion after v. 22
But for the elect's sake, according to the covenant, those days shall be shortened. Behold, these things I have spoken unto you concerning the Jews.
insertion after v. 24
Behold, I speak these things unto you for the elect's sake. And you also shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled; for all I have told you must come to pass. But the end is not yet.
insertion after v. 28
And they shall hear of wars and rumors of wars. Behold, I speak unto you for mine elect's sake. For nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom; there shall be famine, and pestilences, and earthquakes in divers places. And again, because iniquity shall abound, the love of men shall wax cold; but he that shall not be overcome, the same shall be saved. And again, this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come, or the destruction of the wicked. And again, shall the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, be fulfilled.
insertion after v. 29
Verily, I say unto you, This generation, in which these things shall be shown forth, shall not pass away until all I have told you shall be fulfilled. Although the days will come that heaven and earth shall pass away, yet my word shall not pass away; but all shall be fulfilled. And as I said before, After the tribulation of those days, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken, then shall appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven; and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn.
insertion after v. 30
And whoso treasureth up my words shall not be deceived.
insertion after v. 38
Then shall be fulfilled that which is written, that in the last days,
insertion after v. 48
And thus cometh the end of the wicked according to the prophecy of Moses, saying, They should be cut off from among the people. But the end of the earth is not yet, but by and by.