Matthew 24:3

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?

Cross-reference

Matthew 24:43 uses the thief analogy to answer the 'when' question — the coming is unexpected, so be ready. This is part of Jesus' immediate response to the disciples' inquiry.

Matthew 24:14 specifies that the gospel must be preached to all nations before the end comes — directly answering the disciples' question about the sign.

Matthew 13:39 introduces the identical phrase 'end of the age' in the parable of the weeds, linking harvest imagery to the disciples' question about the end's timing.

Matthew 13:40 repeats 'end of the age' with judgment imagery, directly echoing the eschatological framework of Matthew 24:3.

Matthew 13:49 again uses 'end of the age' to describe angelic separation, providing a parallel teaching on the final judgment that complements the disciples' query.

Matthew 28:20 closes the gospel with Jesus promising his presence 'to the end of the age' — the same phrase from the disciples' question, bookending the era of his coming.

Matthew 16:28 promises some will see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom — a nearer fulfillment that foreshadows the coming the disciples inquire about.

Daniel 12:6-8 shows Daniel asking 'How long?' about the end — a direct OT parallel to the disciples' question about the sign of Christ's coming.

Mark 13:3 Parallel

Mark 13:3 names the four disciples who asked privately — Peter, James, John, and Andrew — adding detail not in Matthew.

Mark 13:4 Parallel

Mark 13:4 records the identical question: 'Tell us, when will these things be?' confirming the synoptic tradition.

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 expands on the 'times and seasons' question, urging watchfulness and describing the day of the Lord coming like a thief — directly addressing the disciples' concern in Matthew 24:3.

Luke 21:7 Parallel

Luke 21:7 has the same question from disciples about the timing of the temple's destruction — another synoptic parallel.

Acts 1:7 Parallel

Acts 1:7 records Jesus' direct answer to a similar inquiry about times — essentially saying the timing is the Father's prerogative, reinforcing the humility needed in Matthew 24:3.

Zechariah 14:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 14:5 prophesies the Lord coming to the Mount of Olives with His saints — the very location and event the disciples are questioning here.

Luke 17:30 Parallel

Luke 17:30 describes the day the Son of Man is revealed — a parallel teaching on His coming that echoes the disciples' question.

Acts 1:6 Parallel

Acts 1:6 shows the disciples still asking about kingdom restoration — mirroring their earlier question about the end of the age.

Hebrews 9:26 Related theme

Hebrews 9:26 speaks of Christ appearing at the 'culmination of the ages' to deal with sin — a related concept to the 'end of the age' in Matthew 24:3, but emphasizing his first coming.