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What It Means to "Watch"
Commentators explain that to "watch" is an active command, not passive waiting. The original Greek means "to keep awake." It involves maintaining constant spiritual alertness, living as if Christ's return is imminent, and cultivating a state of mind in which you would be happy for the Lord to find you. This active readiness is contrasted with being weighed down by worldly cares or sinful pleasures.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:42
18th Century
Theologian
Watch. Be looking for His coming. Be expecting it as near; as a great event; as coming in an unexpected manner. Watch the signs of His com…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:42
Watch therefore (γρηγωρειτε ουν). A late present imperative from the second perfect εγρηγορα from εγειρω. Keep awake, be on the wa…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:42
19th Century
Preacher
That he will come, is certain. That his coming may be at any moment, is equally sure; and, therefore, we ought to be always ready for his appearing…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:42
The first parable teaches both the unexpectedness of the return of “your Lord” and the church’s willingness to call Jesus “the Lord,” a religious t…
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:42
16th Century
Theologian
Watch therefore. In Luke, the exhortation is more pointed, or at least more special: Take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your he…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:42
17th Century
Pastor
Watch therefore Since the time of this desolation is so uncertain, and since it will come upon the Jews unawares, and som…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 24:42–51
17th Century
Minister
To watch for Christ's coming, is to maintain that disposition of mind in which we would be willing for our Lord to find us.
We know that we …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 24:42–51
13th Century
Philosopher
After the Lord affirmed the uncertainty of the hour of His coming, He advises vigilance. This advice is twofold:
- First, He advises all…