Luke 17:24

The Passion Translation

The day of the Son of Man will burst forth with the brightness of a lightning strike that shines from one end of the sky to the other, illuminating the earth.

Cross References

Ezekiel 1:14

And the living creatures kept disappearing and reappearing like shooting stars.

Matthew 24:27

The appearing of the Son of Man will burst forth with the brightness of lightning shining from the eastern sky to the west.

Matthew 24:30

Then the sign announcing the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn over him. And they will see the Son of Man appearing in the clouds of heaven, revealed with mighty power, great splendor, and glory.

Matthew 25:31

“When the Son of Man appears in his majestic glory, with all his angels by his side, he will take his seat on his throne of splendor,

Matthew 26:64

Jesus answered him, “You just said it yourself. And more than that, you are about to see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of God, the Almighty. And one day you will also see the Son of Man coming in the heavenly clouds!”

Matthew 5:15

And who would light a lamp and then hide it in an obscure place? Instead, it’s placed where everyone in the house can benefit from its light.

1 Corinthians 1:8

He will keep you steady and strong to the very end, making your character mature so that you will be found innocent on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:2

For you already know quite well that the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly and as a complete surprise.

2 Thessalonians 2:2

not to be easily confused or disturbed in your minds by any kind of spirit, rumor, or letter allegedly from us, claiming that the day of the Lord has already come.

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Then the “outlaw” will be openly revealed, and the Lord will overthrow him by the breath of his mouth and bring him to an end by the dazzling manifestation of his presence.

James 5:8

So you also, keep your hopes high and be patient, for the presence of the Lord is drawing closer.

2 Peter 3:10

The day of the Lord will come and take everyone by surprise—as unexpected as a home invasion. The atmosphere will be set on fire and vanish with a horrific roar, and the heavenly bodies will melt away as in a tremendous blaze. The earth and every activity of man will be laid bare.