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The Urgency of the Unknown Hour
Jesus uses the intense image of a homeowner guarding against a violent thief. Commentators note the original language implies a forceful 'digging through' of the house. Just as a homeowner would be on high alert if they knew a robber was coming, believers are called to constant vigilance. Since the exact time of Christ's return is unknown, the only wise response is to be perpetually prepared for His sudden arrival.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:43
18th Century
Theologian
But know this, if a man knew the hour, or about the hour, when a robber would come, he would be ready for him. So you do…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:43
In what watch (ποια φυλακη). As in 14:25 (four watches of the night).
Broken through (διορυχθηνα). Digged …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:43–44
19th Century
Preacher
Perhaps you can imagine how eagerly the householder watches when he expects thieves. Every little sound alarms him. He thinks he hears someone at t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:43
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 24:43
16th Century
Theologian
If the householder had known. Luke relates this discourse of Christ at a different place from Matthew; and we need not wonder at this, for…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:43
17th Century
Pastor
But know this
Or you do know this: this may be illustrated by supposing a case well known to men, and in which commo…
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…