And then shall they see (κα τοτε οψοντα). As much as to say that it will be not till then. Clearly the promise of the second comin…

And in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing…

The Venerable Bede: He explains in order the events that were to follow the fulfillment of the times of the Gentiles, saying,