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For as the lightning comes forth from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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
As seen (φαινετα). Visible in contrast to the invisibility of the false Messiahs. Cf. Revelation 1:7. Like a flash of l…
19th Century
Anglican
As the lightning comes out of the east — In this and the three preceding verses, we find ourselves on the dim borderland …
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Baptist
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.
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For as the lightning comes out of the east The eastern part of the horizon, and shines even to the west<…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After the Lord answered the disciples' question concerning the destruction of the city of Jerusalem, He begins here to answer them concerning His S…
