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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:30-31

Matthew 24:30-31. Then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven Christ proceeds here in the same figurative style, and the plain meaning of his words is, that the destruction of Jerusalem and of the Jewish state, civil and religious, would be such a remarkable instance of divine vengeance, and such a signal manifestation of Christ’s power and glory, that all the Jewish tribes should mourn, and many should be led from thence to acknowledge him for the true Messiah. To explain this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:32-35

Matthew 24:32-35. Now learn a parable of the fig-tree Our Lord proceeds to declare that the signs which he had given would be as certain an indication of the time of his coming, as the fig-tree’s putting forth its leaves is of the approach of summer; and that the time of his coming was at no great distance. For he adds, This generation shall not pass till all these things be fulfilled, Hereby evidently showing that he had been speaking all this while only of the calamities coming on the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:36

Matthew 24:36. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, &c. I consider ωρα , hour, here, says Grotius, as denoting, not a part of a day, but a larger portion of time. So also Bishop Newton, who observes, “It would seem improper to say, Of that day and hour knoweth no man; for if the day was not known, certainly the hour was not, and it was superfluous to make such an addition. I conceive, therefore, that the passage should be rendered, Of that day and season knoweth no man, as... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:37-41

Matthew 24:37-41. But as the days of Noe were, &c. As then they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, till they were surprised by the flood, notwithstanding the frequent warnings and admonitions of that preacher of righteousness: so now, they shall be engaged in the business and pleasures of the world, little expecting, little thinking of this universal ruin, till it come upon them, notwithstanding the express predictions and declarations of Christ and his apostles.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:42-44

Matthew 24:42-44. Watch therefore Let your mind be thoroughly awake to a sense of the certainty and importance of these things, and be on your guard that they may not overtake you unawares, but that you may be prepared to meet Christ in the way of judgment or mercy; for ye know not what hour your Lord cometh Either to avenge himself of this nation, to require your soul of you, or to call you and all mankind to his bar. Be ye also ready By being assured of God’s favour, and stamped with... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:1-31

131. The coming crisis (Matthew 24:1-31; Mark 13:1-27; Luke 21:5-28)Through his parables and other teachings, Jesus had spoken a number of times of his going away and his return in glory, which would bring in the climax of the age, the triumph of his kingdom and final judgment. His disciples apparently connected these events with the predicted destruction of Jerusalem. Therefore, when Jesus spoke of the destruction of the temple, his disciples immediately connected this with the return of the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:32-51

132. A warning to be alert always (Matthew 24:32-51; Mark 13:28-37; Luke 21:29-38)Just as the first leaves on a fig tree indicate that summer is coming, so when the disciples see the false messiahs, the persecution and the approach of the Roman armies, they will know that the destruction of Jerusalem and the Jewish nation is upon them. People of Jesus’ day would see the fulfilment of these things in their own lifetime (Matthew 24:32-35; Luke 21:29-33).As for the day when the Son of man will... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:27

as = just as. out of = frorn. Greek. apo . also. All the texts omit "also". the coming = the parousia, or presence. See note on Matthew 24:3 . the Son of man. See App-98 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:28

carcase. Greek. ptoma. eagles = vultures. gathered together. See Job 39:30 , which shows the true interpretation. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:29

Immediately after. No room therefore for a Millennium before His coming. It must follow it. after. Greek. meta. App-104 . shall the sun, &c. App-117 . Quoted from Isaiah 13:10 ; Isaiah 34:4 . heaven = the heaven (Singular.) See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . the powers, &c. See Isaiah 13:10 , Isaiah 13:11 ; Isaiah 34:4 . Probably referring to the evil "principalities and powers" of Ephesians 1:21 ; 2 Chronicles 1:16; 2 Chronicles 1:16 ; Colossians 2:10 , Colossians 2:15 . ... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:30-31

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:32-35

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:36

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:37-41

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:42-44

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:1-31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:32-51

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:27

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:28

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:29

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