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A Public, Unmistakable Return
Commentators unanimously agree that Jesus uses the image of lightning to teach that His return will be public, sudden, and universally visible. Unlike false messiahs who might appear in secret places, Christ's coming will be an undeniable, global event that no one can miss.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:27
18th Century
Theologian
For as the lightning cometh out of the east, etc. This is not designed to denote the quarter from which he would come, but the
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:27
As seen (φαινετα). Visible in contrast to the invisibility of the false Messiahs. Cf. Revelation 1:7. Like a flash of l…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:27
19th Century
Preacher
When HE comes, we will know who he is, and why he has come. There will no longer be any mystery or secret about the coming of the Son of man.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:27
It is pointless to look for Messiah’s return in the desert or in inner rooms —whether in some desert monastic community or in some hidden, unrecogn…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:27
17th Century
Pastor
For as the lightning comes out of the east The eastern part of the horizon, and shines even to the west<…
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 24:23–41
13th Century
Philosopher
After the Lord answered the disciples' question concerning the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, He begins here to answer them concerning His S…