Matthew 24 — Overview

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Matthew 24:1, Christ foretells the destruction of the temple; Matthew 24:3, what and how great calamities shall be before it; Matthew 24:29, the signs of his coming to judgment; Matthew 24:36, And because that day and hour are unknown, Matthew 24:42.

we ought to watch like good servants, expecting every moment our Master’s coming.

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