Hope and Prophecy

Will Anyone Know the Exact Date of Jesus's Return?

No one knows the exact day or hour of Christ's return; Jesus explicitly stated that even He, in His humanity, did not know this timing, which the Father alone holds, making date-setting contrary to His own teaching.

Published 2026-09-13 · Updated 2026-09-27

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Biblical explanation

Jesus stated plainly, “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only” (), directly addressing and refuting any confident predictions of a specific date. He compared His unexpected return to the days of Noah, when people continued ordinary life unaware of impending judgment until it arrived (), teaching readiness rather than calculation. Paul similarly describes the day of the Lord coming “as a thief in the night,” urging believers instead to remain spiritually alert (). Rather than attempting to calculate dates, Scripture consistently calls believers to watchfulness, faithful living, and continual readiness ().

In brief

Jesus stated plainly, “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only” (), directly addressing and refuting any confident predictions of a specific date.

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