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Then will two men be in the field: one is taken, and one is left;
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An Ordinary Day, A Final Moment
Commentators stress that the final separation will occur suddenly, during the most routine activities of life—like working in a field. This illustrates that the Lord's return will interrupt normal life unexpectedly, underscoring the need for constant readiness rather than waiting for a special sign.
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Matthew
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then shall two be in the field, etc. The calamity will come suddenly. There will be no escape for those whom it overtakes.
One …
19th Century
Anglican
The one shall be taken—Literally, the present tense is used to express the certainty of the future: one is taken, and one is l…
Baptist
The division between the godly and the ungodly, at the coming of Christ, will be very precise. Companions in labor will be separated forever in “th…
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These two vignettes stress the unexpectedness of the event by means of the sudden cleavage between two people. Two men are working in a field; one …
16th Century
Protestant
Two men shall then be in the field. Before mentioning this, Luke inserts some sentences. The first of these is presented by Matthew as bel…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then shall two be in the field
About their proper business, of husbandry, ploughing, or sowing, or any other rural…
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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.…
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…
