Daniel 7:13
“There before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him.”
King James Version
Fulfillment References
Matthew 24:30 Matthew 26:64 Revelation 1:7 Acts 1:9-11
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Jewish'Son of man' = angelic representative of Israel or the Jewish people collectively.
CatholicFulfilled in Christ's ascension (receiving authority) and future Second Coming.
ProtestantJesus claimed to be this Son of Man before the Sanhedrin (Matt 26:64).
DispensationalThe receiving of the kingdom = Second Coming; fully established in the Millennium.
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