Matthew 24:33

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

Cross-references

Matthew 24:3 Historical context

Matthew 24:3 records the disciples asking about signs of His coming; this verse directly answers that when those signs appear, He is near.

James 5:9 Parallel

James 5:9 uses the same 'at the door' imagery for the Judge's imminent return, directly paralleling Jesus' warning here.

1 Peter 4:7 Parallel

1 Peter 4:7 similarly declares 'the end of all things is near' and calls for alertness, which echoes Jesus' instruction to recognize the nearness here.

Mark 13:28 Parallel

Mark 13:28 presents the same fig tree lesson, which Jesus then applies in this verse by saying when you see these things, He is near.

Ezekiel 7:2-14 repeatedly declares 'the end has come' and 'the day is near,' echoing the imminent judgment language Jesus uses here for His return.

Luke 12:56 Parallel

Luke 12:56 rebukes failure to interpret the present time, while here Jesus says when you see these signs, recognize His nearness.

Hebrews 10:25 urges believers to meet together 'as you see the Day approaching,' reinforcing the call here to recognize the nearness of Christ's return.

Hebrews 10:37 echoes the same imminence: 'he who is coming will come and will not delay,' reinforcing the nearness Jesus describes here.

Ezekiel 30:3 proclaims 'the day of the LORD is near,' similar to Jesus' announcement here that He is near, though applied to judgment on Egypt.