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A Warning of Extreme Urgency
Commentators explain that this command signifies a moment of extreme, life-or-death urgency. Historically applied to the Roman siege of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, the warning is that the coming danger is so immediate that there is absolutely no time to go back inside for any possessions. The sole priority is to flee to safety without a moment's delay.
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Charles Ellicott
On Mark 13:14–23
19th Century
Bishop
But when you shall see.—See Notes on Matthew 24:15-28.
Standing where it ought not.—St. …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 13:14–18
(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
On Mark 13:15
17th Century
Pastor
And let him that is on the house top
On the battlements of the house, either for diversion or devotion:
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 13:14–23
17th Century
Minister
The Jews, by rebelling against the Romans and persecuting the Christians, hastened their own ruin swiftly. Here we have a prediction of that ruin, …