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But of that day and hour knoweth no one, not even the angels of heaven, neither the Son, but the Father only.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Not even the Son (ουδε ο υιος). Probably genuine, though absent in some ancient MSS. The idea is really involved in the words "but…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But of that day and hour. This refers to the precise time of the fulfillment. The general signs of its coming have been given; as…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

No, not the angels of heaven. St. Mark’s addition—neither the Son, or better, not even the Son—is remarkable in …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

There is a clear change in our Lord’s words here, which clearly indicates that they refer to His last great coming to judgment: But of that day…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. John Chrysostom: The Lord, having described all the signs that will precede His coming and brought His discourse to the ve…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Many commentators read v.36 with the preceding paragraph; but it goes much better with the following verses, which constitute an exhortation to vig…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But of that day and hour. By this statement, Christ intended to keep the minds of believers in suspense so that they would not, through a …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But of that day and hour knows no man
Which is to be understood, not of the second coming of Christ, the end of the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Christ foretells His second coming. It is usual for prophets to speak of things as near and just at hand, to express their greatness and certainty.…

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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