Scripture does not name a date: only the Father knows the day and hour, and Jesus answers the question about the timing: “It is not for you to know the times.” But it confirms that Jesus will come again—as He ascended—and calls us to wait for Him, stay watchful, and live worthily.
What the Bible says about this
- No one knows the day or hour except the Father (Matt. 24:36); the Son of Man will come at an hour when they do not expect Him (Matt. 24:42–44).
- Jesus, who ascended, will come in the same way the disciples saw Him ascend (Acts 1:6–11).
- The parable of the ten virgins ends with a call to stay watchful, because neither the day nor the hour is known (Matt. 25:1–13).
- The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise, but is patient (2 Pet. 3:8–10); believers await the appearing of the glory of God and Savior (Titus 2:13) and say, “Come, Lord Jesus” (Rev. 22:20).
- Conclusion: Scripture’s answer to the question “when” is “unknown”; the dates being proposed are not confirmed by Scripture.
The brief answer was prepared by the editorial team; the verse texts are from the Father’s Blessing Bible.
Key Scripture Passages
7 Bible Passages · Father’s Blessing Bible
Matthew 24:36
But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone;
Matthew 24:42–44
42 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. 43 But understand this: if the owner of the house had known at what watch the thief would come, he would have kept watch and would not have allowed his house to be broken into. 44 Therefore you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him.
Acts 1:6–11
6 So when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or seasons which the Father has appointed by His own authority; 8 but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” 9 After He had said this, He was taken up before their eyes, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. 10 And while they were looking intently into the sky as He was going, suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”
Matthew 25:1–13
1 Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 Since the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. 6 But at midnight the cry rang out: “Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!” 7 Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. 8 The foolish ones said to the wise, “Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.” 9 “No,” they replied, “there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.” 10 But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut. 11 Later the other virgins also came. “Lord! Lord!” they said. “Open the door for us!” 12 But he replied, “Truly I tell you, I do not know you.” 13 Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour [when the Son of Man comes].
2 Peter 3:8–10
8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief [in the night]. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare [destroyed].
Titus 2:13
while we wait for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen! [Yes,] come, Lord Jesus [Christ]!
