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An Unexpected Interruption
Commentators explain that Jesus' reference to Noah illustrates the suddenness of His return. Just as people in Noah's time were absorbed in the normal routines of life right up until the flood came, so too will the world be carrying on as usual when the Son of Man is revealed. The judgment will be a shocking interruption to everyday human affairs.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 17:26
19th Century
Bishop
As it was in the days of Noah.—See Notes on Matthew 24:26-27. Here, also, the “days” of the Son of Man take the place of the parousia.…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 17:26–32
19th Century
Preacher
Remember Lot's wife.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 17:26
Jesus’ references to Noah and Lot serve to illustrate the suddenness of the revelation of the Son of Man. The words “eating, drinking,” etc., descr…
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John Gill
On Luke 17:26
17th Century
Pastor
And as it was in the days of Noe
Whilst he was building the ark, and before he went into it; for this respects the d…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 17:20–37
17th Century
Minister
The kingdom of God was among the Jews, or rather within some of them. It was a spiritual kingdom, established in the heart by the power of Divine g…