when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming The twofold question points to the nearer and the more distant event. See note at beginning of chapter.

thy coming Rather, thy presence (parousia). The precise word "coming," or "advent," which the Church has adopted in reference to the second "presence" of Christ, does not occur in this prophecy.

the end of the world See ch. Matthew 13:39-40.

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