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Be Ready, Not a Date-Setter
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that this verse is a firm command to stop trying to predict the exact 'day and hour' of Christ's return. Scholars like Spurgeon and Calvin see such attempts as foolish and contrary to Jesus's teaching. The purpose of this uncertainty is to keep believers vigilant and focused on being prepared at all times, rather than being distracted by a vain curiosity for secret knowledge.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:36
18th Century
Theologian
But of that day and hour. This refers to the precise time of the fulfillment. The general signs of its coming have been given; as…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:36
Not even the Son (ουδε ο υιος). Probably genuine, though absent in some ancient MSS. The idea is really involved in the words "but…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:36
19th Century
Preacher
There is a clear change in our Lord’s words here, which clearly indicates that they refer to His last great coming to judgment: But of that day…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:36
Many commentators read v.36 with the preceding paragraph; but it goes much better with the following verses, which constitute an exhortation to vig…
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:36
16th Century
Theologian
But of that day and hour. By this statement, Christ intended to keep the minds of believers in suspense so that they would not, through a …
John Gill
On Matthew 24:36
17th Century
Pastor
But of that day and hour knows no man
Which is to be understood, not of the second coming of Christ, the end of the …
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…