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The Great and Final Separation
Commentators explain that this verse illustrates the sudden and decisive nature of Christ's return. Even people in the closest relationships—working side-by-side at the same task—will be separated. Most scholars suggest that being "taken" refers to being rescued into fellowship with God, while being "left" means being abandoned to judgment, revealing one's ultimate destiny.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 17:35
Shall be grinding (εσοντα αληθουσα). Periphrastic future active indicative of αληθω, an old verb only in the N.T. here and Mt 24:4…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 17:34–35
19th Century
Bishop
Two men in one bed.—See Notes on Matthew 24:40-41. The one to be taken is probably here, as there, the man who …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 17:35
The sudden coming of the Son of Man leaves no time even for a quick gathering of possessions from one’s home. This theme of imminency blends into a…
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John Gill
On Luke 17:35
17th Century
Pastor
Two [women] shall be grinding together
In (Matthew 24:41) it is added, "in the mill"; in the house where…
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…