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Then will he send forth his angels, and will gather together his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the sky.

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A Triumphant Reunion

Commentators describe this moment as the climax of Christ's return. After being veiled in His first coming, the Son of Man is revealed in triumph, power, and glory. His chief concern and first action is to gather His chosen people from all over the world to be with Him, fulfilling God's purpose through the ages.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Mark 13:27

Shall gather together his elect (επισυναξε τους εκλεκτους αυτου). This is the purpose of God through the ages.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Mark 13:27

19th Century

Bishop

Then shall he send his angels.—Note the absence of the “trumpet,” which is prominent in Saint Matthew.

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Mark 13:27

The celestial drama reaches a climax when the Son of Man comes in the clouds with “great power and glory.” Jesus describes his coming in these vers…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Mark 13:27

17th Century

Pastor

And then he shall send his angels
The ministers of the Gospel to preach it, and plant more churches among the Gentil…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Mark 13:24–27

17th Century

Minister

The disciples had confused the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world. This mistake Christ set right, and showed that the day of Christ'…