What Does The Bible Say About Jesus Coming Soon?
New Testament Passages on Readiness
Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him. (Matthew 24:44)
Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming. (Matthew 25:13)
Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming – in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning – lest, coming suddenly, he find you sleeping. And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch! (Mark 13:35-37)
Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. (1 Thessalonians 5:6)
New Testament Passages on Imminence
…awaiting eagerly the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:7)
Maranatha! (1 Corinthians 16:22)
For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:20)
The Lord is near (Philippians 4:5)
…to wait for His Son from heaven (1 Thessalonians 1:10)
Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus (Titus 2:13)
So Christ…will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him.(Hebrews 9:28)
Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord…. For the coming of the Lord is near…. Behold, the Judge is standing right at the door. (James 5:7-9)
Fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:13)
Waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life (Jude 1:21)
I am coming quickly! (Revelation 3:11; 22:7, 12, 20)
And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come”…. He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus (Revelation 22:17, 20)