Matthew 24:15 // The abomination of desolation... the abomination that brings destruction. Jesus is speaking of the Roman army that would suround the city, Mark 13:14; Luke 21:20; See note: Abomination of desolation by Daniel -- Daniel 9:27, Daniel 11:31; Dan. 12:11 1 Peter 4:7, "the end is at hand" (From John and Jesus' use of "at hand", we can get a fell for the possible time duration meant by the phrase. REAL SIGN: 1) WHEN the Gospel would be preached in all the world, and 2) WHEN ye see v. 15.