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Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 24:45

Matthew 24:45; Matthew 24:51Who, then, is that faithful and wise servant. I. The particular relation in which we are here represented as standing to the one that is above us.II. The representation that is here given of that attitude in which the servant is found who is obedient to his Master. There are terms used particularly descriptive of the conduct of the individual.1. Fidelity.2. Wisdom is associated with faithfulness-“faithful and wise.”3. Habitual and persevering continuance in... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Matthew 24:51

Matthew 24:45; Matthew 24:51Who, then, is that faithful and wise servant. I. The particular relation in which we are here represented as standing to the one that is above us.II. The representation that is here given of that attitude in which the servant is found who is obedient to his Master. There are terms used particularly descriptive of the conduct of the individual.1. Fidelity.2. Wisdom is associated with faithfulness-“faithful and wise.”3. Habitual and persevering continuance in... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:33

33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. Ver. 33. Know that it is near, &c. ] Some space then there shall be, it seems, between the foregoing signs and the coming of Christ. But though space be granted, yet grace is uncertain. Make sure work therefore betimes, lest ye come late, and be left without doors for your lingering. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:34

34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. Ver. 34. This generation shall not pass ] viz. That generation that immediately precedes the end of the world. That this is the sense, appears by the antithesis, Matthew 24:36 ; "But of that day and hour knoweth no man," q.d. the generation and age wherein Christ shall come ye may know by the signs that foreshow it, but the day and hour ye must not look to know, be you never so intelligent. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:35

35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Ver. 35. Heaven and earth shall pass, &c. ] What God hath written he hath written. His word is established in heaven, saith David, Psalms 119:89 ; it endureth for ever, saith Peter, 1 Peter 1:25 ; it remaineth firm as Mount Sion, and shall stand inviolable when heaven shall pass away with a great noise, and the earth with its works shall be burnt up, 2 Peter 3:10 , to the terror and confusion of those profane scoffers... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:36

36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man , no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. Ver. 36. But of that day and hour knoweth no man ] That the Lord will come it is certo certius, not more sure, than what time he will come is to us most uncertain. Various guesses have been given about it by both ancient and modern writers; most of which time hath already refuted. In the year of grace 1533 there was one that foolishly foretold that the day of judgment should happen in October... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:37

37 But as the days of Noe were , so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Ver. 37. So shall the coming of the Son of man be ] Sudden and unexpected. Luther observeth, that it was in the spring that the flood came, when everything was in its prime and pride, and nothing less looked for than a flood; men sinned securely, as if they had lived out of the reach of God’s rod, but he found them out. Security is the certain usher of destruction; as at Laish, Ziklag. Before an earthquake the... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:38

38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, Ver. 38. They were eating and drinking ] Wine, likely; because our Saviour hereupon bids his apostles take heed to themselves lest their hearts at any time should be overcharged with surfeiting and drunkenness, &c., Luke 21:34 . Like as some do not improbably conjecture, that Nadab and Abihu were in their drink when they offered... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:39

39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. Ver. 39. And knew not ] i.e. They took no knowledge of Noah’s predictions, or their own peril. Their wits they had buried in their guts, their brains in their bellies (as of the ass fish it is said (Arist. de Anim.) that contrary to all other living creatures, he hath his heart in his belly); "whoredom, wine, and new wine take away the heart," Hosea 4:11 . Carnal sins disable nature,... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:40

40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. Ver. 40. The one shall be taken, the other left ] The Flood took all away in a manner; but at Christ’s coming there shall be found a considerable company of such as shall be saved. He shall separate his saints with a wonderful separation, and make himself to be "admired in all them that believe," 2 Thessalonians 1:10 . How carefully, then, should we work out our salvation, and ensure to ourselves our election by... read more

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