In the field (εις τον αγρον). Here Mt 24:18 has εν τω αγρω, showing identical use of εις with accusative and εν with the locative.…

But when you shall see.—See Notes on Matthew 24:15-28.

Standing where it ought not.—St. …

Glossa Ordinaria: After speaking of the things that were to happen before the destruction of the city, the Lord now foretells …

(14a) This is one of the most difficult verses in Mark’s gospel if not in the entire NT. The key phrase is “abomination that cause…

And let him that is in the field
At work, in any sort of busine there,

not turn back again