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The Sign is Jesus Himself
When Jesus speaks of the "sign of the Son of Man," commentators clarify He isn't referring to a separate symbol like a cross in the sky. Instead, the sign is the glorious and unmistakable appearance of Christ Himself. His return will be like a royal banner unfurled in the heavens (a "standard," as some scholars note), a visible manifestation of His power that compels the whole world to see Him as He truly is.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:30
18th Century
Theologian
The sign of the Son of man. The evidence that Christ is coming to destroy the city of Jerusalem. It is not to be denied, however,…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:30
The sign of the Son of Man in heaven (το σημειον του υιου του ανθρωπου εν ουρανω). Many theories have been suggested like the cros…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:29–30
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord appears to have purposely mingled the prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and His own second coming, so that there should b…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:30
With regard to the “sign of the Son of Man,” “sign” (GK 4956) commonly meant “ensign” or “standard,” a word regularly associated with the final gat…
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:30
16th Century
Theologian
Then shall appear the sign of the Son of man. By this term, Christ points out more clearly the difference between the present condition of…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:30
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 30 And then shall appear the sign of the son of man in heaven, &c.]
Not the sound of the great trumpet, menti…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 24:29–41
17th Century
Minister
Christ foretells His second coming. It is usual for prophets to speak of things as near and just at hand, to express their greatness and certainty.…
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…