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A Call to Constant Readiness
All commentators agree that the verse's primary command is for constant spiritual vigilance. Because the timing of the Lord's return is unknown, believers are called to live in a state of active, faithful readiness, avoiding spiritual laziness and remaining focused on their duties.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 13:35
18th Century
Theologian
Watch ye. Be diligent, faithful, and waiting for the return of your Lord, who will come at an unexpected hour.
Master of the ho…
AT Robertson
On Mark 13:35
The four watches of the night are named here: evening (οψε), midnight (μεσονυκτιον), cock-crowing (αλεκτοροφωνιας), morning (πρω).
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 13:35
19th Century
Bishop
The master of the house.—Better, the Lord of the house. The Greek word is not the same as that commonly rendered the “goo…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 13:35
God’s people must remain on guard because they do not know when God’s appointed time is. The Parousia could occur at any time.
The parable he…
John Gill
On Mark 13:35
17th Century
Pastor
Watch therefore
Against false Christs, and false prophets; over yourselves, and the whole church; for the words are …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 13:28–37
17th Century
Minister
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…