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50 Bible Verses About the Second Coming

Discover Bible verses about the Second Coming, reflecting on Jesus' promise in Revelation 22:20. Prepare your heart with anticipation and hope.

By The Editorial Team

Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

The Second Coming of Christ is a significant theme in Scripture, emphasizing His return to judge the living and the dead and to establish God's kingdom. Revelation 22:20 highlights the promise of Jesus' return, encouraging believers to remain watchful and prepared, filled with hope for the fulfillment of God's promises.

“He who testifies these things says, “Yes, I come quickly.” Amen! Yes, come, Lord Jesus.”
— Revelation 22:20 WEB

The image of a prophet standing on a mountain, looking at a small cloud rising from the sea, is striking. It’s a moment of anticipation, readiness, and the promise of something great. This scene from 1 Kings 18:44 embodies the spirit of preparation that we find echoed throughout Scripture regarding the coming of the Lord. Just as Elijah told Ahab to prepare for rain, we are reminded to prepare for Christ’s return.

The Bible provides many glimpses of what the Second Coming will be like. Revelation 22:20 records Jesus’ promise: “Surely I am coming soon.” This affirmation gives us hope and urgency. Each moment brings us closer to that day, but it’s not just about waiting. It’s about living in a way that reflects the light of Christ daily. As Exodus 19:11 speaks about readiness, we too are called to be ready, to live with hearts and minds that anticipate His return. Let’s explore these verses that offer a glimpse of this future event and inspire us to live faithfully.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “and be ready against the third day; for on the third day Yahweh will come down in the sight of all the people on Mount Sinai.”

  2. 2

    “On the seventh time, he said, “Behold, a small cloud, like a man’s hand, is rising out of the sea.” He said, “Go up, tell Ahab, ‘Get ready and go down, so that the rain doesn’t stop you.’””

  3. 3

    “What then shall I do when God rises up? When he visits, what shall I answer him?”

  4. 4

    “It will happen in that day that the Lord will set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant that is left of his people from Assyria, from Egypt, from Pathros, from Cush, from Elam, from Shinar, from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea.”

  5. 5

    “The watchman said, “The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire. Come back again.””

  6. 6

    “For there will be a day that the watchmen on the hills of Ephraim cry, ‘Arise, and let us go up to Zion to Yahweh our God.’””

  7. 7

    “For the day is near, even Yahweh’s day is near. It will be a day of clouds, a time of the nations.”

  8. 8

    “You will come up against my people Israel, as a cloud to cover the land. It will happen in the latter days, that I will bring you against my land, that the nations may know me, when I am sanctified in you, Gog, before their eyes.””

  9. 9

    “Yahweh’s word came to Jonah the second time, saying,”

  10. 10

    ““Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, behold, he comes!” says Yahweh of Armies.”

  11. 11

    “For the Son of Man will come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will render to everyone according to his deeds.”

  12. 12

    “As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?””

  13. 13

    “For as the lightning flashes from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.”

  14. 14

    “and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory.”

  15. 15

    “Jesus said to him, “You have said it. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.””

  16. 16

    “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.”

  17. 17

    “Jesus said, “I am. You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of the sky.””

  18. 18

    “The rooster crowed the second time. Peter remembered the word, how that Jesus said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.” When he thought about that, he wept.”

  19. 19

    “He said to the multitudes also, “When you see a cloud rising from the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and so it happens.”

  20. 20

    “for as the lightning, when it flashes out of the one part under the sky, shines to the other part under the sky; so will the Son of Man be in his day.”

  21. 21

    “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.”

  22. 22

    “Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.””

  23. 23

    “The next day, he saw Jesus coming to him, and said, “Behold,“Behold”, from “ἰδοὺ”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection. the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

  24. 24

    “Jesus said therefore again to them, “I am going away, and you will seek me, and you will die in your sins. Where I go, you can’t come.””

  25. 25

    “The multitude answered him, “We have heard out of the law that the Christ remains forever.Isaiah 9:7; Daniel 2:44 (but see also Isaiah 53:8) How do you say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up?’ Who is this Son of Man?””

  26. 26

    “who also said, “You men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who was received up from you into the sky, will come back in the same way as you saw him going into the sky.””

  27. 27

    “The kings of the earth take a stand, and the rulers take council together, against the Lord, and against his Christ.’Christ (Greek) and Messiah (Hebrew) both mean Anointed One.Psalm 2:1-2”

  28. 28

    “before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.TR, NU read “to all the people of Israel” instead of “to Israel””

  29. 29

    “or, ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’Deuteronomy 30:13 (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.)””

  30. 30

    “in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we will be changed.”

  31. 31

    “If any man doesn’t love the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be accursed. Greek: anathema. Come, Lord!Aramaic: Maranatha!”

  32. 32

    “and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead—Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come.”

  33. 33

    “For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord JesusTR adds “Christ” at his coming?”

  34. 34

    “For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with God’s trumpet. The dead in Christ will rise first,”

  35. 35

    “then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air. So we will be with the Lord forever.”

  36. 36

    “Now, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together to him, we ask you”

  37. 37

    “not to be quickly shaken in your mind, and not be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by letter as if from us, saying that the day of Christ has already come.”

  38. 38

    “looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ;”

  39. 39

    “so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, without sin, to those who are eagerly waiting for him for salvation.”

  40. 40

    “Because it is contained in Scripture, “Behold,“Behold”, from “הִנֵּה” or “ἰδοὺ”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection. I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be disappointed.”Isaiah 28:16”

  41. 41

    “About these also Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold,“Behold”, from “ἰδοὺ”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection. the Lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones,”

  42. 42

    “This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angelor, messenger (here and wherever angel is mentioned) to his servant, John,”

  43. 43

    “Behold,“Behold”, from “ἰδοὺ”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection. he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. Even so, Amen.”

  44. 44

    “When he opened the second seal, I heard the second living creature saying, “Come!””

  45. 45

    “I heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, “Come up here!” They went up into heaven in the cloud, and their enemies saw them.”

  46. 47

    “The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ. He will reign forever and ever!””

  47. 48

    “Another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him who sat on the cloud, “Send your sickle, and reap; for the hour to reap has come; for the harvest of the earth is ripe!””

  48. 49

    ““Behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.””

  49. 50

    “He who testifies these things says, “Yes, I come quickly.” Amen! Yes, come, Lord Jesus.”

For your week

Reflect

Consider how the promise of Jesus' return shapes your everyday life. Are you watching and waiting with anticipation? Revelation 22:20 reminds us to look forward with hope and readiness.

Pray

Lord, help me live each day with the hope of Your return. Fill my heart with anticipation and readiness. Guide me to reflect Your love and light in all I do.

Apply

Set aside time each day to reflect on Jesus' promise in Revelation 22:20. Pray for guidance to live with readiness and hope for His return.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Jesus coming back?

The Bible tells us that no one knows the exact day or hour of Jesus' return. Matthew 24:36 states, "But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only." This reminds us to live in a state of readiness and anticipation, always prepared for when that day comes.

What does the Bible say about the Second Coming?

The Bible describes the Second Coming as a time when Jesus will return in glory and power. Revelation 22:20 records Jesus’ words, “Surely I am coming soon.” This event will fulfill prophecies and bring about the final restoration. Verses like Matthew 24:30 and 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 provide more details about His glorious return.

How should I prepare for Christ's return?

Preparing for Christ’s return involves living a life of faith, hope, and love. 2 Peter 3:11-12 encourages us to live holy and godly lives, looking forward to the day of God. Being ready means actively reflecting Christ's love and sharing His message. It’s about being vigilant, faithful, and living according to His teachings.

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