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Judgment Finds Its Target
When the disciples ask 'Where?' this judgment will occur, Jesus answers with a proverb. Commentators explain this means judgment is not arbitrary; it will find its target. Just as eagles or vultures are drawn to a dead body, God's judgment will be drawn to the place of spiritual death and wickedness.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 17:37
18th Century
Theologian
See Barnes on Matthew 24:26.
Where, Lord? Where, or in what direction, will these calamities come? The answer implies that it would…
AT Robertson
On Luke 17:37
The eagles (ο αετο). Or the vultures attracted by the carcass. This proverb is quoted also in Mt 24:28. See Job 39:27-30;[Referenc…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 17:37
19th Century
Bishop
Where, Lord?—The question comes in naturally here, where the future had been foreshadowed in parables and dark sayings. I…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 17:37
The Pharisees had asked “When?” (v.20); the disciples asked “Where?” For us Jesus’ reply is somewhat obscure. The hovering “vultures” may symbolize…
John Gill
On Luke 17:37
17th Century
Pastor
And they answered and said to him, where, Lord?
&c.] That is, either the Pharisees put this question to Christ, who 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…