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A Fulfilled Prophecy
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that this verse was a direct, practical warning that was historically fulfilled. When first-century Christians saw the Roman armies surrounding Jerusalem, they remembered Jesus' words and fled to the mountains, specifically to a town called Pella. Historical sources like Eusebius confirm that because of their obedience, Christians were spared the horrific destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:16
18th Century
Theologian
Then let them, etc. Then Christians may know that the end has come, and should seek a place of safety. Destruction would not only visit th…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:16
Flee unto the mountains (φευγετωσαν εις τα ορη). The mountains east of the Jordan. Eusebius (H.E. iii,5,3) says that the Ch…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:15–18
19th Century
Preacher
This portion of our Savior’s words appears to relate solely to the destruction of Jerusalem. As soon as Christ’s disciples saw the abomination …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:16
The instructions Jesus gives to his disciples about what to do in view of v.15 are so specific that they must be related to the Jewish War. The dev…
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:16
16th Century
Theologian
Then let them who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Having shown by the testimony of the prophet that, when the temple had been profaned…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:16
17th Century
Pastor
Then let them who are in Judea
When this signal is given, let it be taken notice of and observed; let them that are …
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 24:15–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Having already related the destruction, in this part He relates that the consummation will come, and He gives a sort of introduction.
And: