Matthew 24 · Verse 13

Matthew 24:13

But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Matthew 24:13, King James Version

Matthew 24:13 in other translations

BSBBut the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
WEBBut he who endures to the end will be saved.
ASVBut he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.
YLTbut he who did endure to the end, he shall be saved;
DARBYbut he that has endured to the end, he shall be saved.
BBEBut he who goes through to the end will get salvation.
WebsterBut he that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved.

What does Matthew 24:13 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verse 13. He that shall endure unto the end--shall be saved. The word "end" here has by some been thought to mean the destruction of Jerusalem, or the end of the Jewish economy. And the meaning has been supposed to be, he that perseveres in bearing these persecutions to the end of the wars shall be safe. God will protect his people from harm, so that not a hair of the head shall perish. Others, with more probability, have referred this to final salvation, and refer the "end" to the close of life. He that bears afflictions and persecutions faithfully--that constantly adheres to his religion, and does not shrink till death--shall be saved, or shall enter heaven. So Lk 21:18 says, there should not a hair of the head perish; i.e. they should be saved. A hair of the head, or the smallest part or portion, is a proverbial expression, denoting the certainty and completeness of their salvation. Lk 21:19 farther adds, "In your patience possess ye your souls." That is, keep your souls patient; keep proper possession of patience as your own. It is a part of religion to teach it; and in these trying times let it not depart from you.

(o) "But he that" Rev 2:10

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 13 But he that shall endure - The persecutions that shall come - unto the end; to the destruction of the Jewish polity, without growing cold or apostatizing - shall be saved, shall be delivered in all imminent dangers, and have his soul at last brought to an eternal glory. It is very remarkable that not a single Christian perished in the destruction of Jerusalem, though there were many there when Cestius Gallus invested the city; and, had he persevered in the siege, he would soon have rendered himself master of it; but, when he unexpectedly and unaccountably raised the siege, the Christians took that opportunity to escape. See Eusebius, Hist. Eccles lib. iii. c. 5, and Mr. Reading's note there; and see the note here on Mat 24:20 (note).

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 24:4-28

The disciples had asked concerning the times, When these things should be? Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, What shall be the sign? This question he answers fully. The prophecy first respects events near at hand, the destruction of Jerusalem, the end of the Jewish church and state, the calling of the Gentiles, and the setting up of Christ's kingdom in the world; but it also looks to the…

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Matthew 24:13 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ὁhoThe [one]G3588
δὲdehoweverG1161
ὑπομείναςhupomeinashaving enduredG5278
εἰςeisto [the]G1519
τέλος,telosend,G5056
οὗτοςhoutosheG3778
σωθήσεται.sōthēsetaiwill be saved.G4982

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Matthew 24:13

  • Matthew 10:22

    And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

  • Mark 13:13

    And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

  • Revelation 2:10

    Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

  • Hebrews 10:39

    But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

  • Hebrews 3:14

    For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;

  • Romans 2:7

    To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:

  • 1 Corinthians 1:8

    Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Luke 8:15

    But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

  • Hebrews 3:6

    But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.

  • Matthew 24:6

    And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
6; 10:22; Mr 13:13; Lu 8:15; Ro 2:7; 1Co 1:8; Heb 3:6,14; 10:39
Re 2:10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Matthew 24:12

    And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

  • Matthew 24:13

    But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

  • Matthew 24:14

    And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

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Matthew 24:13 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Mas el que perseverare hasta el fin, éste será salvo.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		mais celui qui persévérera jusqu’à la fin, celui-là sera sauvé.
German
Elberfelder 1871		wer aber ausharrt bis ans Ende, dieser wird errettet werden.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		qui autem perseveraverit usque in finem, hic salvus erit.