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Betrayal From Within
Commentators stress that Jesus is not just warning about external enemies. The great trial will be when "many" who once professed faith will "stumble" under pressure. Persecution reveals the traitors inside the church, those who were never truly committed, who then turn on genuine believers.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:10
18th Century
Theologian
Shall many be offended. See Barnes on Matthew 5:29.
Many will stumble, fall, and apostatize from a profession of religion. Many who…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:10
19th Century
Preacher
This would be a bitter trial for the followers of Christ, yet it is one they have always had to endure. Persecution would reveal the traitors withi…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:10
During the “birth pains” (v.8) Jesus’ disciples will be persecuted and killed. “You” quite clearly extends beyond the immediate disciples and inclu…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 24:10
16th Century
Theologian
Then will many be offended. He now enumerates the temptations which will arise from bad examples. Now this is an exceedingly violent tempt…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:10
17th Century
Pastor
And then shall many be offended
That is, many who had been hearers of the apostles, and professors of the Christian …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 24:4–28
17th Century
Minister
The disciples had asked concerning the times, "When should these things be?" Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, "What sha…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 24:1–14
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the multiple provocations of the Jews were recounted; now, the preparation for Christ’s departure through the instruction of His disciples is…