Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Matthew 24:28

"Wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together." — Matthew 24:28 (ASV)

Jesus quotes a proverb about a “vulture.” The proverb itself is a difficult one. It is likely a colorful way of saying that things come to pass at just the right time; therefore, it applies here to the Parousia of the Son of Man which comes at just the right time. Concluding this broader section (vv.4–28) is this thought: Do not be too eager for Christ’s coming, or you will be deceived by false claimants (vv.23, 26). When he comes, his coming will be unmistakable (v.27), in God’s own time (v.28)—a time when the world will be ripe for divine judgment.