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Mark 8:38
Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.

Mark 14:62
And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

Daniel 7:9-14
I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garmentwas white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his thronewas like the fiery flame,and his wheelsas burning fire…

they will see
The use of "they" indicates a universal audience, suggesting that the return of Christ will be a visible and undeniable event witnessed by all. This aligns with other scriptural references, such asRevelation 1:7, which states that "every eye will see Him." The visibility of this event underscores its significance and the fulfillment of prophecy.

the Son of Man
This title, used frequently by Jesus, emphasizes His role as the Messiah and is rooted inDaniel 7:13-14, where the "Son of Man" is given dominion and glory. It highlights both His humanity and divinity, serving as a bridge between the earthly ministry of Jesus and His heavenly authority.

coming in the clouds
Clouds are often associated with divine presence and glory in the Bible, as seen inExodus 13:21 and1 Thessalonians 4:17. This imagery signifies the majesty and authority of Christ's return, echoing the theophanies of the Old Testament where God appears in a cloud.

with great power and glory
The return of Christ is depicted as a powerful and glorious event, contrasting with His first coming in humility. This power and glory fulfill the prophecies of a triumphant Messiah and establish His ultimate authority over all creation. It also serves as a culmination of the redemptive history outlined throughout Scripture, affirming the hope and assurance of believers in the final victory of Christ.

• Jesus anchors this event to a specific, future moment. Earlier in the chapter He described unprecedented tribulation (Mark 13:19) and cosmic signs (Mark 13:24–25). “Immediately after the tribulation of those days” (Matthew 24:29) the timeline reaches “that time.”

• Daniel foresaw a similar climactic season: “At that time shall arise Michael… and there shall be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning…” (Daniel 12:1).

• The phrase underscores that God has set a calendar; nothing is random (Acts 17:31).

• The return of Christ is public and visible, not secret. “Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him” (Revelation 1:7).

• This fulfills Jesus’ own warning against false, hidden messiahs (Mark 13:21).

• The witnesses include believers awaiting redemption (1 John 3:2) and unbelievers who will mourn (Zechariah 12:10).

• Jesus borrows Daniel’s messianic title (Daniel 7:13–14), stressing both His deity and identification with humanity.

• By using it here, He declares Himself the long-expected King who receives “dominion, glory, and a kingdom” (Daniel 7:14).

• The title also reminds readers of His authority to judge (John 5:27).

• Clouds in Scripture often signal God’s manifest presence: pillar of cloud in the wilderness (Exodus 13:21) and the cloud filling Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 8:10–11).

• Jesus ascended in a cloud (Acts 1:9), and angels promised, “This same Jesus… will come in the same way” (Acts 1:11).

• Believers will be “caught up… in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air” (1 Thessalonians 4:17), linking the rapture and the glorious appearing in one consistent motif.

• The meek Servant who once rode a donkey (Zechariah 9:9) returns as the conquering King. “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne” (Matthew 25:31).

• His power subdues every rebellion (Revelation 19:11–16).

• His glory compels universal confession: “Every knee should bow… and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord” (Philippians 2:10–11).

Mark 13:26 promises a literal, visible, climactic return of Jesus Christ. At God’s appointed moment, everyone will witness the Son of Man arrive in the majestic cloud-chariot of heaven, exercising unrivaled power and radiating divine glory. For believers this is blessed hope; for the rebellious it is unmistakable judgment. The verse assures us that history is moving toward the public vindication of Christ and the fulfillment of every prophetic word.