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If therefore they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the wilderness; go not forth: Behold, he is in the inner chambers; believe [it] not.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In the wilderness (εν τη ερημω). Like Simon son of Gioras (Josephus, War, IV,9,5,& 7).

In the inner cham…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Behold, he is in the desert. The Jews had formed the expectation that the Messiah would appear suddenly, from some unexpected direction. H…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

In the secret chambers — The word is the same as that translated “closet” in Matthew 6:6. This means that the pretenders will, in …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

It is a great thing to have such faith in Christ that you have none to spare for impostors. It is important not to distribute your faith too widely…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: When the Lord had finished all that related to Jerusalem, He then turned to the subject of His own coming…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

It is pointless to look for Messiah’s return in the desert or in inner rooms —whether in some desert monastic community or in some hidden, unrecogn…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Lo, he is in the desert. Luke connects this discourse with another reply of Christ. For, having been questioned by the Pharisees about…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore if they shall say to you
Any of the false prophets, or the deluded followers of false Christs:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After the Lord answered the disciples' question concerning the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, He begins here to answer them concerning His S…

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