Matthew 24-28
New World Translation
Of the
Holy Scriptures
Rendered from the Original Languages
By the
New World Bible Translation Committee
—Revised 1984—
THIS IS WHAT THE SOVEREIGN LORD JEHOVAH(YHWH) HAS SAID: ‘…HERE I AM CREATING NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH AND THE FORMER THINGS WILL NOT BE CALLED TO MiND, NEITHER WILL THEY COME UP
INTO THE HEART.’ “
—Isaiah 65:13, 17; also see 2 Peter 3:13.
Reading Matthew chapters 24 through 28 in the New World Translation offers a unique perspective on the teachings of Jesus, especially regarding the end times and the hope of a new creation. The verses from Isaiah 65:17 and 2 Peter 3:13 included in this translation emphasize the transformative promise made by Jehovah — that the old world will be forgotten, replaced by new heavens and a new earth. From my personal study experience, using the New World Translation helps clarify some difficult passages by maintaining close adherence to the original languages, which enriches one’s understanding of biblical prophecies and the nature of divine promises. These chapters in Matthew contain vital lessons on vigilance, faithfulness, and the certainty of God's kingdom. This approach to scripture inspires hope by focusing on renewal and restoration rather than judgment alone. For readers seeking a faith-affirming outlook grounded in scripture, these chapters serve as a guide to appreciating God’s long-term plan for humanity. Moreover, reflecting on those promises can offer comfort amidst life’s challenges, knowing that former hardships will be forgotten as a new era unfolds according to God’s sovereign will.