What is the meaning of Matthew 24:3?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?”

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

(3) Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him themselves saying, "Tell us when will this happen and what's the sign of Your coming consummation of the age?"

The F.O.G*

[3] Later, as Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives, His disciples came privately, asking, "Tell us, when will these things happen? What signs will signal Your return and the end of this age?"

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And when he is sitting on the mount of the Olives, the disciples came near to him by himself, saying, ‘Tell us, when shall these be? and what is the sign of thy presence, and of the full end of the age?’

Young's Literal Translation