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The Danger of Normal Life
Commentators stress that the people in Noah's day were not condemned for eating, drinking, or marrying. The danger was their complete absorption in these normal, everyday activities. They were so focused on the mundane routines of life that they were completely oblivious to the coming judgment, despite Noah's warnings. This serves as a caution against letting the busyness of life drown out spiritual attentiveness.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:38
18th Century
Theologian
For as in the days, etc. The things mentioned here denote attention to the affairs of this life, rather than to what was coming on them. I…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:38
Were eating (ησαν τρωγοντες). Periphrastic imperfect. The verb means to chew raw vegetables or fruits like nuts or almonds.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:37–39
19th Century
Preacher
Though the King did not reveal the time of the coming of the Son of man, He declared plainly that history would repeat itself and that
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On Matthew 24:38
That the coming of the Son of Man takes place at an unknown time can only be true if in fact life seems to be going on pretty much as usual—just as…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:38
17th Century
Pastor
For as in the days that were before the flood
Not all the days before the flood, from the creation of the world; but…
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…