Bible Strands
Matthew 24:25
See, I have told you in advance.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples during the Olivet Discourse, immediately after warning them about false Christs who will perform deceptive signs.
The words — The verse centers on προείρηκα (proeirēka), literally "I have foretold," combined with ἰδοὺ (idou), meaning "Behold."
The thread — This explicit declaration of prior warning aligns with John 16:1, where Jesus states he has foretold events so his followers will not fall away.
Why it lands — The text states that Jesus has already given advance notice of coming deceptions. Readers must therefore test any new claims of Christ's presence against this established warning rather than pursuing unverified reports.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Behold, I have told you before.
Cross-references
- John 16:1 “I have told you these things so that you will not fall away.
- Luke 21:13 This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses.
- Isaiah 44:7 Who then is like Me? Let him say so! Let him declare his case before Me, since I established an ancient people. Let him foretell the things to come, and what is to take place.
- Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’
- Isaiah 48:5 Therefore I declared it to you long ago; I announced it before it came to pass, so that you could not claim, ‘My idol has done this; my carved image and molten god has ordained it.’