Matthew 24:30

And 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.

Cross-reference

Matthew 24:3 records the disciples' question about the sign of Jesus' coming — this verse is the direct answer with the sign appearing.

In Matthew 26:64, Jesus again speaks of the Son of Man coming on the clouds — directly echoing the same imagery of his return.

Matthew 16:27 also describes the Son of Man coming in glory to repay each person — same event from a judgment perspective.

In Mark 14:62-64, Jesus tells the high priest they will see the Son of Man coming with the clouds — same claim as in Matthew 24:30.

Revelation 1:7 echoes the same scene: the Son of Man coming with clouds, all tribes mourning — directly paralleling this description.

Acts 1:11 Parallel

In Acts 1:11, angels promise Jesus will return in the same way he ascended — directly connecting to his coming on clouds.

Luke 21:27 Parallel

In Luke 21:27, the parallel passage says they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and glory — identical event.

Mark 13:26 Parallel

In Mark 13:26, the same Olivet Discourse describes the Son of Man coming in clouds with power and glory — a synoptic parallel.

Zechariah 12:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 12:10 prophesies mourning for the pierced one — here the tribes mourn at the sight of the Son of Man, fulfilling that prophecy.

Daniel 7:13 Citation

Daniel 7:13 is the prophecy of the Son of Man coming on clouds — Jesus directly applies this imagery to his return here.

Zechariah 12:12 describes the land mourning by clans—the same mourning reaction prophesied when God visits. Strong thematic parallel.

Mark 8:38 Parallel

Mark 8:38 directly parallels the Son of Man coming in glory with angels—the same event described here.

Jeremiah 4:13 uses the same cloud imagery for divine judgment—God advancing like clouds—echoing the Son of Man's coming on clouds here.

Luke 9:26 Parallel

Luke 9:26 also describes the Son of Man coming in glory, reinforcing the parallel account of his return.

Luke 17:24 Parallel

Luke 17:24 compares his coming to lightning's sudden visibility, echoing the dramatic appearance in Matthew 24:30.

Luke 21:11 Parallel

Luke 21:11 lists cosmic signs before the coming, paralleling the signs leading to the Son of Man's arrival in Matthew.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 shows the Lord descending with a shout, reinforcing the coming of the Son of Man in glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:9 describes the glory of his coming for judgment, mirroring the Son of Man's glorious arrival in Matthew 24:30.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:7, Jesus is revealed from heaven with angels — the same parousia event described with different imagery.

Haggai 2:6 Parallel

Haggai 2:6 speaks of shaking heavens and earth—parallel to the cosmic signs accompanying the Son of Man's coming.

1 Corinthians 4:5 references the Lord's coming for judgment, aligning with the Son of Man's coming to bring justice.

Amos 8:8 Parallel

Amos 8:8 predicts the land trembling and all who live in it mourning—similar to the mourning at the Son of Man's appearance.

Acts 3:20 Related theme

Acts 3:20 speaks of Jesus being sent at the restoration, connecting to his future coming described in Matthew 24:30.