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For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Were eating (ησαν τρωγοντες). Periphrastic imperfect. The verb means to chew raw vegetables or fruits like nuts or almonds.
19th Century
Baptist
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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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For as in the days that were before the flood Not all the days before the flood, from the creation of the world; but…
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.…
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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…
