Scripture
Matthew 24:36
Predictions in this timeline that cite Matthew 24:36.
"But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."
How entries use it
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William Miller and the return of Christ in 1843 to 1844
1843–1844 · William Miller and the Millerites
Critics of Miller cited this verse. Miller argued that he was reading a year from prophecy, not claiming to know the day.
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Y2K and end-times expectations around the year 2000
January 1, 2000 · Various authors and commentators
Cited by Christian critics of Y2K speculation.
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Harold Camping and May 21, 2011
May 21, 2011 · Harold Camping and Family Radio
Camping argued that this verse applied to the time of Christ speaking and not to later generations. Most Christian traditions reject that reading.
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Joshua Mhlakela and the September 2025 Rapture claim
September 23–24, 2025 · Joshua Mhlakela