10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. Ver. 10. And then shall many be offended ] As not willing to suffer. How many revolted for fear in the primitive times, were abjured here in Queen Mary’s reign, fell to Popery in the Palatinate, and other places in Germany, since the troubles there, as fast as leaves fall in autumn! Somewhat men will do for Christ, but suffer nothing. read more
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. Ver. 11. And shall deceive many ] Witness the Eastern and Western Antichrist, those deceitful workers, that have drawn millions of souls into hell by their grand impostures. The world went wondering after those two beasts, which, as the panther, hid their horrid heads, that they might take men with their flesh pleasing superstitions. And (as the serpent scytale) when they cannot otherwise overtake the flying passenger, they so... read more
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Ver. 12. And because iniquity shall abound ] In these last and worst times, as Bernard yoketh them, and as the Scripture often describeth them. There was never but one Noah, that with two faces saw both before and behind him. But, lo, that ancient of days, to whom all times are present, hath told us that the last shall be the loosest, the dregs of time, the sink of sins of all former ages. The love of many shall wax cold... read more
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Ver. 13. But he that endureth ] It is but a he, a single man, that holdeth out; when many lose their love, and therewith their reward, 2 John 1:8 . Ecebolus, Aeneas, Sylvius, Baldwin, Pendleton, Shaxton, and many others, set forth gallantly, but tired ere they came to their journey’s end. Of them that verse was verified, Principium fervet, medium tepet, exitus alget. Beginning hot, middle warm, the end cold. Like the Galli... read more
shall many: Matthew 11:6, Matthew 13:21, Matthew 13:57, Matthew 26:31-Nahum :, Mark 4:17, John 6:60, John 6:61, John 6:66, John 6:67, 2 Timothy 1:15, 2 Timothy 4:10, 2 Timothy 4:16 betray: Matthew 10:21, Matthew 10:35, Matthew 10:36, Matthew 26:21-Jeremiah :, Micah 7:5, Micah 7:6, Mark 13:12, Luke 21:16 Reciprocal: Nehemiah 6:17 - the nobles Isaiah 9:21 - Ephraim Daniel 11:30 - have intelligence Zechariah 11:6 - deliver Zechariah 11:14 - I cut Matthew 7:6 - turn Matthew 10:17 - for Matthew... read more
Matthew 24:5, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 7:15, Mark 13:22, Acts 20:30, 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 John 2:18, 1 John 2:26, 1 John 4:1, Jude 1:4, Revelation 19:20 Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 13:1 - a prophet Nehemiah 6:14 - on the prophetess Mark 13:6 - and shall Luke 21:8 - Take Romans 16:18 - by 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Be Ephesians 4:14 - by the 2 Thessalonians 2:11 - that read more
because: James 4:1-Numbers :, James 5:1-Joshua : the love: Revelation 2:4, Revelation 2:5, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 3:15 Reciprocal: Psalms 12:1 - godly Romans 2:7 - patient Romans 12:11 - fervent read more
Matthew 24:6, Matthew 10:22, Mark 13:13, Luke 8:15, Romans 2:7, 1 Corinthians 1:8, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 3:14, Hebrews 10:39, Revelation 2:10 Reciprocal: Numbers 6:12 - but the Joshua 6:13 - went on 1 Samuel 15:11 - turned Psalms 37:34 - keep Psalms 119:33 - I shall keep Proverbs 16:17 - he Ezekiel 7:2 - An end Matthew 13:21 - dureth Luke 22:28 - General John 8:31 - If 1 Corinthians 15:24 - cometh Galatians 6:9 - if Colossians 1:23 - ye continue Hebrews 6:11 - unto Hebrews 10:36 - ye have... read more
And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.Then shall many he offended — So as utterly to make shipwreck of faith and a pure conscience. But hold ye fast faith, Matthew 24:11. in spite of false prophets: love, even when iniquity and offences abound, Matthew 24:12. And hope, unto the end, Matthew 24:13. He that does so, shall be snatched out of the burning.The love of many will wax cold — The generality of those who love God will (like the Church... read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 24:12
Matthew 24:12The love of many shall wax cold. The love of the saints destroyed by the abounding of iniquityI. When iniquity be said to abound.1. When those who are set for the defence of the gospel can see its doctrines corrupted without emotion.2. When those who live in total disregard of practical religion increase.3. When all classes give each other countenance in crime, and provoke each other to it by example, by solicitation, and by menaces (Genesis 6:5-7; Genesis 19:12-13).II. The... read more