and let him who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter in, to take anything out of his house.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But when you shall see.—See Notes on Matthew 24:15-28.

Standing where it ought not.—St. …

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Glossa Ordinaria: After speaking of the things that were to happen before the destruction of the city, the Lord now foretells …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

(14a) This is one of the most difficult verses in Mark’s gospel if not in the entire NT. The key phrase is “abomination that cause…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And let him that is on the house top
On the battlements of the house, either for diversion or devotion:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Jews, by rebelling against the Romans and persecuting the Christians, hastened their own ruin swiftly. Here we have a prediction of that ruin, …

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