And if (κ'αν = κα + εαν). Repeated. Ελθη and ευρη, both second aorist subjunctive with εαν, condition of the third class, undeterm…

And if he shall come in the second watch.—In Mark 13:35 we have the Roman four-fold division of the night. (See Note ther…

Blessed are those Servants, whom the lord when he cometh, shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them…

Theophylact of Ohrid: Having taught His disciples moderation and freed them from all the cares and conceits of this life, o…

In Jesus’ time, a person “dressed ready for service” tucked his flowing outer robe under his belt or sash. This was done to prepare for travel, fig…

And if he shall come in the second watch
Of the night, that is, after nine o'clock, or any time between nine or twel…

Christ strongly emphasized this caution not to give way to unsettling, perplexing worries (Matthew 6:25–34). The arguments used here ar…