Matthew 24:26

The Passion Translation

So if someone says to you, ‘Look, the Anointed One has returned! He’s in the desert,’ don’t go chasing after him. Or if they say to you, ‘Look, he’s here in our house,’ don’t believe it.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:3

A thunderous voice cries out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way for Yahweh’s arrival! Make a highway straight through the desert for our God!

Matthew 24:25

Remember this, for I prophesy it will happen!

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 3:1

It was at this time that John the Baptizer began to preach in the desert of Judah. His message was this:

Acts 21:38

Aren’t you that Egyptian fanatic who started a rebellion some time ago and led four thousand assassins out into the wilderness?”