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Matthew 24:14–15

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And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)
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From verse 14

  1. Revelation 14:6Rank 1 from verse 14
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    6And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,

  2. Romans 10:18Rank 2 from verse 14
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    18But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

  3. Romans 16:25–26Rank 3 from verse 14
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    25Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

    26But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

  4. Luke 24:47Rank 4 from verse 14
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    47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

  5. Mark 16:15–16Rank 5 from verse 14
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    15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

    16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

  6. Colossians 1:23Rank 6 from verse 14
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    23If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

  7. Matthew 10:7Rank 7 from verse 14
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    7And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.

  8. Matthew 9:35Rank 8 from verse 14
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    35And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people.

  9. Matthew 24:6Rank 9 from verse 14
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    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.

  10. Colossians 1:6Rank 10 from verse 14
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    6Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

  11. Matthew 4:23Rank 11 from verse 14
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    23¶ And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

  12. Romans 15:18–21Rank 12 from verse 14
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    18For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,

    19Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

    20Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:

    21But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

  13. Acts 17:6Rank 13 from verse 14
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    6And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;

  14. Ezekiel 7:10Rank 14 from verse 14
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    10Behold the day, behold, it is come: the morning is gone forth; the rod hath blossomed, pride hath budded.

  15. Revelation 3:10Rank 15 from verse 14
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    10Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

  16. Acts 20:25Rank 16 from verse 14
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    25And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.

  17. Ezekiel 7:5–7Rank 17 from verse 14
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    5Thus saith the Lord God; An evil, an only evil, behold, is come.

    6An end is come, the end is come: it watcheth for thee; behold, it is come.

    7The morning is come unto thee, O thou that dwellest in the land: the time is come, the day of trouble is near, and not the sounding again of the mountains.

  18. Revelation 16:14Rank 18 from verse 14
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    14For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

  19. Matthew 24:3Rank 19 from verse 14
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    3¶ And 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?

  20. Luke 4:5Rank 20 from verse 14
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    5And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

  21. Acts 1:2Rank 21 from verse 14
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    2Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

  22. Matthew 18:19Rank 22 from verse 14
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    19Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.

  23. Acts 11:28Rank 23 from verse 14
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    28And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Cæsar.

  24. Luke 2:1Rank 24 from verse 14
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    1AND it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

From verse 15

  1. Daniel 9:27Rank 1 from verse 15
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    27And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

  2. Daniel 12:11Rank 2 from verse 15
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    11And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days.

  3. Mark 13:14Rank 3 from verse 15
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    14¶ But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judæa flee to the mountains:

  4. Luke 21:20Rank 4 from verse 15
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    20And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.

  5. Daniel 11:31Rank 5 from verse 15
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    31And arms shall stand on his part, and they shall pollute the sanctuary of strength, and shall take away the daily sacrifice, and they shall place the abomination that maketh desolate.

  6. Daniel 9:23Rank 6 from verse 15
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    23At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

  7. Revelation 1:3Rank 7 from verse 15
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    3Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

  8. Luke 19:43Rank 8 from verse 15
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    43For the days shall come upon thee, that thine enemies shall cast a trench about thee, and compass thee round, and keep thee in on every side,

  9. Hebrews 2:1Rank 9 from verse 15
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    1THEREFORE we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.

  10. Daniel 9:25Rank 10 from verse 15
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    25Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

  11. Acts 6:13Rank 11 from verse 15
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    13And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:

  12. Daniel 10:12–14Rank 12 from verse 15
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    12Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.

    13But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

    14Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.

  13. Ezekiel 40:4Rank 13 from verse 15
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    4And the man said unto me, Son of man, behold with thine eyes, and hear with thine ears, and set thine heart upon all that I shall shew thee; for to the intent that I might shew them unto thee art thou brought hither: declare all that thou seest to the house of Israel.

  14. John 11:48Rank 14 from verse 15
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    48If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.

  15. Revelation 3:22Rank 15 from verse 15
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    22He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

  16. Acts 21:28Rank 16 from verse 15
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    28Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and the law, and this place: and further brought Greeks also into the temple, and hath polluted this holy place.

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Matthew 24:14

COMBINED MEANING

gospel

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Good news or glad tidings; especially the proclaimed word of God concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation, including that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

kingdom

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The rule, royal authority, government, realm, territory, subjects, or dominion of a king.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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witness

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Sense 1: A person or thing that attests, testifies, records, or supplies evidence; also testimony, record, or the act of bearing testimony. Sense 2: To see in person, testify, attest, or give evidence.

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nations

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Sense 1: Distinct peoples or political communities. Sense 2: The Gentile peoples as distinguished from Israel.

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end

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Sense 1: The last or concluding part, termination, or limit. Sense 2: A purpose or intended result. Sense 3: As a verb, to cease or bring to a close.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 24:15

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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see

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Sense 1: To perceive or behold with the eyes or in a vision. Sense 2: To observe, examine, discover, ascertain, consider, understand, know, or recognize. Sense 3: To visit, meet, converse with, or be in the presence of. Sense 4: To experience, undergo, endure, or enjoy. Sense 5: To attend to, take care, ensure, or beware.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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abomination

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Sense 1: A person, thing, act, practice, creature, or condition regarded as detestable or loathsome. Sense 2: An idol or idolatrous thing so regarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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desolation

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Devastation or ruin; the state or result of being laid waste, emptied, or left without inhabitants.

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spoken

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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.

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prophet

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A person who declares or bears a message as divinely inspired, including one who foretells, whether truly or falsely.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

stand

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Sense 1: To be upright, rise, stop, remain, endure, take or keep a position, be established, withstand, or present oneself before another. Sense 2: A fixed position or state of stopping, as in ‘at a stand’.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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holy

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Sense 1: Morally pure, righteous, undefiled, and separate from evil; supremely so of God. Sense 2: Hallowed, consecrated, set apart, devoted, or belonging to God or sacred use; distinguished from what is common, profane, or unclean.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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place

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Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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readeth

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Perceives and understands written words, whether silently or by uttering them aloud.

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let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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24:9Then 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.

24:10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

24:11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

24:12And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

24:13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

24:14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

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24:15When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

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24:16Then let them which be in Judæa flee into the mountains:

24:17Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:

24:18Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes.

24:19And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

24:20But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

24:21For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

24:22And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

24:23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

24:24For 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.

24:25Behold, I have told you before.

24:26Wherefore 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.

24:27For 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.

24:28For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

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