Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 16:27

"For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then shall he render unto every man according to his deeds." — Matthew 16:27 (ASV)

There will come a day when Christ, from the judgment seat, will reveal who was wise in their way of life, for then the reward or the punishment will throw its light on the past conduct of people. He who was Himself despised will be the Rewarder of those who laid down their lives for the sake of His cause.

In that day, the crucified Son of man shall come in glory. That glory will be seen to be the glory of his Father. That divine glory will be manifested by hosts of attendant angels. In all the pomp of heaven, He will distribute the rewards of the final judgment. The righteous will through divine grace have their works taken as evidence of their love to God, and the wicked will justly have their doom appointed according to their works, because those works will be the evidence that they did not have the faith which produces good works.

Lord, by Your good Spirit, keep me always mindful of that great day of days, which will make eternity bright with immeasurable bliss or dark with unutterable woe! May I look at everything in the blaze of light which surrounds Your judgment seat!