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Practical Perils of Flight
Jesus's instruction was intensely practical. Commentators explain that fleeing in winter would expose people to harsh weather and difficult travel. Fleeing on a Sabbath would create a dilemma: observing the strict travel restrictions (about a mile) would leave them in danger, while breaking them would violate their conscience and potentially provoke opposition from other Jews, as city gates were often closed.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:20
18th Century
Theologian
But pray you, etc. The destruction was certainly coming. It could not be prevented. Yet it was right to pray for a mitigation of the circu…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:20
In winter nor on a sabbath (χειμωνος, genitive of time, μηδε σαββατω, locative of time). In winter because of the rough weather. O…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:19–21
19th Century
Preacher
It must have been a particularly trying time for the women who had to flee from their homes just when they needed quiet and rest. How thoughtful an…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:20
Flight is obviously harder in winter. As for fleeing on the Sabbath, travel would become more difficult because few would help, and many would try …
John Gill
On Matthew 24:20
17th Century
Pastor
But pray you that your flight be not in the winter
When days are short, and unfit for long journeys, and roads are b…
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: