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# Matthew 24 General Notes #
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#### Structure and Formatting ####
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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]])
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#### Special concepts in this chapter ####
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##### "The end of the world" #####
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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]])
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##### The example of Noah #####
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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]])
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#### Other possible translation difficulties in this chapter ####
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##### "Let" #####
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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.
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## Links: ##
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* __[Matthew 24:01 Notes](./01.md)__
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__[<<](../23/intro.md) | [>>](../25/intro.md)__
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