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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:40
18th Century
Theologian
Then shall two be in the field, etc. The calamity will come suddenly. There will be no escape for those whom it overtakes.
One …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:40–41
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:40
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 …
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John Calvin
On Matthew 24:40
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:40
17th Century
Pastor
Then shall two be in the field
About their proper business, of husbandry, ploughing, or sowing, or any other rural…
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…