From the foundation of the world (απο καταβολης κοσμου). The eternal purpose of the Father for his elect in all the nations. The S…

The King. That is, the Lord Jesus, the King of Zion and of the universe, now acting as Judge (Luke 19:38; [Reference John 18:3…

You blessed of my Father — The Greek is not identical with “blessed by my Father,” but means rather, “you blessed ones wh…

Turning first to the chosen company on His right hand, the great multitude, which no man could number, the King will say to them, Come…

Rabanus Maurus: After the parables about the end of the world, the Lord proceeds to describe the manner of the judgment to com…

The change from “Son of Man” (see comment on Mk 8:31) to “King” (vv.31, 34) is not at all unnatural; for the Son of Man in Da 7:13–14 approaches th…

Come, you blessed of my Father. We must remember Christ’s design, for he instructs his disciples to rest satisfied now with hope, so that …

Then shall the king say unto them on his right hand
Before Christ is called "the son of man", now "the king"; who is…

This is a description of the last judgment, serving as an explanation of the preceding parables. A judgment is coming in which everyone will be sen…

Above, the Lord set forth different parables pertaining to the Judgment; here, however, He openly deals with His Judgment. He does three things: