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But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, neither the Son, but only the Father.
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The Mystery of the Son
Commentators overwhelmingly see this verse as a profound statement about the Incarnation. In becoming fully human, Jesus accepted the limitations of a human mind. Scholars explain this was a "self-imposed limitation" (Philippians 2:7), where He voluntarily set aside the constant use of His divine omniscience. This doesn't diminish His divinity but highlights the reality of His humanity, as He grew in wisdom just like any other person (Luke 2:52).
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Neither the Son. This text has always presented serious difficulties. It has been asked, if Jesus had a divine nature, how could He say He…
Not even the Son (ουδε ο υιος). There is no doubt as to the genuineness of these words here such as exists in Mt 24:36. This discl…
19th Century
Anglican
But of that day and that hour.—See Notes on Matthew 24:36-41.
Neither the Son.—The addit…
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“That day” clearly refers to the Parousia, the great eschatological day that will bring to an end “those days” (vv.17, 19, 24). Of the days that pr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But of that day, and of that hour Of Jerusalem's destruction; for of nothing else had Christ been speaking; and, it …
We have the application of this prophetic sermon. As to the destruction of Jerusalem, expect it to come very shortly. As to the end of the world, d…
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