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Matthew 24 General Notes
Structure and Formatting
In this chapter, Jesus begins to prophesy about the future leading up to his return as king of the universe. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet)
Special concepts in this chapter
"The end of the world"
In this chapter, Jesus gives an answer to his disciples when they ask how they will know when he will come again. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-apocalypticwriting)
The example of Noah
In the time of Noah, there was a great flood which God sent as punishment for the sins of man. There were many warnings about this coming flood, but it actually began suddenly. In this chapter, Jesus draws a comparison between that flood and the last days. (See: rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin)
Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter
"Let"
The ULB uses this word to begin several commands of Jesus, such as "let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains" (24:16), "let him who is on the housetop not go down to take out anything that is in his house" (24:17), and "and let him who is in the field not return to take his cloak" (24:17). There are many different ways to form a command. Translators must select the most natural ways in their own languages.