matthew-24:15-21,-matthew-24:29-niv

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:15

In this second strain of the prophecy contained in Matthew 24:15-22 , our Lord confines himself almost entirely to the fate of Jerusalem. Therefore . The illative particle carries us back to the signs given in the previous section ( Matthew 24:5-14 ). By saying when ye shall see, he implies that some of his hearers shall behold this mysterious sign, and have the opportunity of profiting by the knowledge thereof. The abomination of desolation ( το Ì βδε ì λυγμα τῆς ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:15-28

Predictions of the nearer end: The destruction of Jerusalem. I. THE WARNINGS OF THE COMING END . 1 . The sign. The Lord returns to the first question of the disciples, "When shall these things be?" His eye had been looking forward in prophetic vision through the process of the ages; now he returns to the nearer end, to that awful catastrophe which, to the Jews, seemed like the very end of the world—the destruction of the holy city and of the temple, the dwelling-place of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:15-28

Salutary warnings. Having announced the signs of his advent, first for the destruction of the Jewish antichrist, and secondly for that of its Gentile counterpart, Christ gives to his disciples salutary warnings suited to the crises. I. IN RESPECT TO SECULAR EVILS . 1 . We do well to take heed to the sure Word of prophecy. 2 . Christ is a mountain of safety to those who fly to him for refuge. 3 . Calamities are mitigated for the sake of the deer. II. IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:16

Then ; i.e. when they shall see "the abomination of desolation," etc. Them which be in Judaea. Not only in Jerusalem, but in its vicinity, as most exposed to danger from the invading army. Flee into ( ἐπι Ì , over ) the mountains. The Christians seem to have taken this advice when the city was attacked by Costius Gallus, about A.D. 66, some three or more years before the siege under Vespasian. Gallus had appeared before the walls, and apparently had every hope of taking the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:17

Housetop . This was fiat, and used as a place of rest, meditation, and familiar concourse ( Matthew 10:27 ). Come down … house. The roof was accessible by two staircases, one external leading from the street or the country, the other mounting from the apartments. The householder was not to descend by this latter to carry off anything from his chambers within, but to escape at once by the outer staircase (setup. Luke 5:19 ). The flight was to be precipitate, like that of Lot from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:18

In the field. People in the open country would be in as great danger as those in the city, the hostile troops doubtless being dispersed on all sides, plundering, burning, and slaying. Return back. He who was working in the fields only partially clad was not to go to his house to fetch the rest of his garments, but to make good his flight just as he was. He would naturally lay aside his heavy burnous while engaged in work, but all considerations of propriety and comfort were to be put aside... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:19

Woe unto them that are with child! The Lord, while he counsels flight, has a word of compassion for those poor mothers who are forced to have recourse thereto. The circumstances mentioned would impede flight and greatly increase danger and distress. The sufferings of mothers and children in the siege are narrated by the historian, and even such horrors as are indicated in Deuteronomy 28:53-56 were not unknown (see Josephus, 'Bell. Jud.,' 5.10, 3; 6.3, 4; Eusobius, 'Hist. Eccl.,' 3.6, 7). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:20

Pray ye that, etc. ( προσευ ì χεσθε ἱ ì να ). He bids them pray to and worship God, in order that he may give them a favourable time for flight. The clause introduced with the final particle does not directly denote the subject of the petition, as our version gives the impression, but rather the aim of the petitioners (Morison). Not in the winter. He spake of personal hindrances in the last verse; here he speaks of external circumstances over which man has no control, except... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:21

Nor then. Jesus gives the reason why this precipitate flight ( Matthew 24:16-20 ) was rendered necessary at the moment spoken of in Matthew 24:15 . Great tribulation. The miseries suffered in the siege of Jerusalem were stupendous To the skilful and fierce attacks of the Romans from without were added from within dire famine and pestilence, dissensions, violence, and continual bloodshed and murder. Josephus estimates the number of those who fell in the siege and capture of Jerusalem at... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:15

The abomination of desolation - This is a Hebrew expression, meaning an abominable or hateful destroyer. The Gentiles were all held in abomination by the Jews, Acts 10:28. The abomination of desolation means the Roman army, and is so explained by Luke 21:20. The Roman army is further called the “abomination” on account of the images of the emperor, and the eagles, carried in front of the legions, and regarded by the Romans with divine honors.Spoken of by Daniel the prophet - Daniel 9:26-27;... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:15-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:15-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:15

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