Shall wax cold (ψυγησετα). Second future passive indicative from ψυχω. To breathe cool by blowing, to grow cold, "spiritual energy…

And because iniquity, etc. The word iniquity here seems to include the cruelty of the Jews and Romans in their persecutions; the betraying…

Because iniquity shall abound... — A better translation is lawlessness. No word could more fitly represent the condition …

Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and you shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall ma…

Rabanus Maurus: The Lord shows for what reason so many evils are to be brought upon Jerusalem and the whole Jewish province wh…

During the “birth pains” (v.8) Jesus’ disciples will be persecuted and killed. “You” quite clearly extends beyond the immediate disciples and inclu…

Because iniquity will abound. Every person ought to know how far and wide this evil extends, but very few observe it. For because of the g…

And because iniquity shall abound
Meaning, either the malice and wickedness of outrageous persecutors, which should …

The disciples had asked concerning the times, "When should these things be?" Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, "What sha…

Here, the multiple provocations of the Jews were recounted; now, the preparation for Christ’s departure through the instruction of His disciples is…