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A Solemn Departure
Commentators agree this verse marks a pivotal moment: the end of Jesus's merciful, physical presence to that generation in Jerusalem. Having rejected their King, their "house"—the temple and the nation—would be left desolate. His departure is presented as a direct and immediate judgment for their unbelief.
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Matthew
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 23:39
18th Century
Theologian
Ye shall not see me, etc. The day of your mercy has passed. I have offered you protection and salvation, and you have rejected it. You are…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 23:38–39
19th Century
Preacher
Nothing remained for the King but to pronounce the solemn sentence of death upon those who would not come to Him that they might have life: Beh…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 23:39
Here Jesus refers to his Parousia. When he returns, all will acknowledge him as Lord in the future consummation. The context strongly implies that …
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John Calvin
On Matthew 23:39
16th Century
Theologian
For I tell you. He confirms what he had said about the approaching vengeance of God, by saying that the only method of avoiding destructio…
John Gill
On Matthew 23:39
17th Century
Pastor
For I say to you, you shall not see me henceforth
Meaning in a very little time after the passover, from the time of…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 23:34–39
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord declares the miseries the inhabitants of Jerusalem were about to bring upon themselves, but He does not mention the sufferings He was to u…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 23:34–39
13th Century
Philosopher
In this part, He recounts their cruelty, and He adds their earthly punishment. To begin with, He does the first thing; and secondly, He adds their …