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What does the Bible say about the return of Jesus?

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What Scripture says

and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory.

Matthew 24:30

who also said, “You men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who was received up from you into the sky will come back in the same way as you saw him going into the sky.”

Acts 1:11

Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. Even so, Amen.

Revelation 1:7

For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God’s trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first,

1 Thessalonians 4:16

“Behold, I come quickly. My reward is with me, to repay to each man according to his work.

Revelation 22:12

Verses quoted from the World English Bible (public domain).

A reflection

The Bible communicates a powerful promise of Jesus' return, whereby He will come in glory, as highlighted in passages like Matthew 24:30 and Revelation 1:7. His return is often depicted as a moment of both amazement and mourning for all the earth, signifying a time of judgment where the faithful will be reunited with Him, as seen in 1 Thessalonians 4:16. Across various traditions, believers express hope in this imminent return while encouraging one another to remain vigilant and faithful in the present.

This reflection was written by AI from the verses above. The verses are quoted verbatim; the AI never writes Scripture.

Where traditions read it

Catholic
Catholic teaching affirms the belief in Jesus' return at the end of time to judge the living and the dead, stressing the importance of preparedness and living a righteous life as a reflection of this hope.
Orthodox (Eastern and Oriental)
The Orthodox tradition emphasizes both the first coming of Christ and His second coming, viewing it as the fulfillment of God's promises to humanity, and encouraging believers to live in anticipation of His return.
Protestant
Many Protestant denominations hold a belief in the imminent return of Jesus, focusing on His return as a source of hope and urging believers to remain steadfast in their faith and service.

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