Reference

Matthew 24:27

For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
25

Behold, I have told you before.

26

Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.

27

For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

28

For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.

29

Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:

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Visible Return

The comparison to lightning could refer to the suddenness and widespread impact of the event, rather than strictly its visual nature, as lightning is also characterized by its speed and power.

Signs Before Return

This verse describes the *manner* of the Son of Man's coming (like lightning, visible everywhere), not specific events or signs that *precede* it.

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The verse describes a singular, instantaneous event (like lightning flashing across the sky) rather than a sequence of events. It focuses on the manner and visibility of the "coming" rather than its placement within a timeline of other prophetic occurrences.