Matthew 16:27
“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”
King James Version
The Son of man will come in His Father's glory with His angels and reward every man according to his works.
Fulfillment References
Matthew 25:31 Revelation 22:12 2 Thessalonians 1:7 Romans 2:6
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalHe comes 'in the glory of his Father.' The glory of the Father is not a second glory beside His. Isaiah wrote, 'I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another' (Isa. 42:8). Jesus comes in it because He is the LORD manifest in flesh. And His reward is His own: 'behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me' (Rev. 22:12).
JewishNo traditional Jewish reading. Judgment by works echoes Psalm 62:12 and Proverbs 24:12.
CatholicChrist will come in glory to judge the living and the dead, rewarding each by his works.
ProtestantSalvation is by grace, but rewards at Christ's return follow works (1 Cor. 3:13-15).
OrthodoxThe glorious second coming and the final judgment.
DispensationalThe return of Christ in glory after the tribulation, with judgment and rewards.
AcademicEchoes Daniel 7:13-14 and Psalm 62:12. The following verse (16:28) is much debated.
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