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A Promise Fulfilled
The overwhelming consensus among commentators is that "this generation" refers to the people alive when Jesus spoke. Jesus prophesied that the dramatic events leading to Jerusalem's destruction would occur within their lifetime (roughly 40 years). This was fulfilled in 70 AD, confirming the accuracy of His words.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:34
18th Century
Theologian
This generation, etc. This age; this race of men. A generation is about thirty or forty years. The destruction of Jerusalem took place abo…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:34
This generation (η γενεα αυτη). The problem is whether Jesus is here referring to the destruction of Jerusalem or to the second co…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:32–35
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord here evidently returns to the subject of the destruction of Jerusalem and in these words gives His apostles warning concerning the signs o…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:34
“I tell you the truth” emphasizes the importance of what it introduces. “This generation” (GK 1155; 12:41–42; 23:36) can only with the greatest dif…
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:34
16th Century
Theologian
This generation shall not pass away. Though Christ employs a general expression, yet he does not extend the discourses to all the miseries…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:34
17th Century
Pastor
Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass
Not the generation of men in general; as if the sense …
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…