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"But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then will he sit on the throne of his glory.
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Jesus, The Glorious Judge
Commentators stress that the "Son of Man" is Jesus Christ himself. While he first came in humility, he will return in full divine glory as the ultimate King and Judge. Scholars like Aquinas note he will judge in human form so that all can see him, as a reward for his own suffering, and to show compassion as one who understands human weakness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When the Son of Man, etc. This is in answer to the question that the disciples posed to Him concerning the end of the world ([Reference Ma…
19th Century
Anglican
When the Son of Man comes — We commonly speak of the concluding portion of this chapter as the parable of the Sheep and the Goats,…
Baptist
Our Savior had a wonderful series of contrasts passing before his eye as he uttered this sublime prophecy. Within three days he was to be crucified…
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Nowhere in this discourse does Jesus explicitly identify the “Son of Man” with himself. But since this epithet is used in answer to the question “W…
16th Century
Protestant
Now when the Son of man shall come in his glory. Christ continues with the same doctrine, and what he previously described in parables, he…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When the son of man shall come in his glory What is before signified in the two preceding parables, is here clearly …
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This is a description of the last judgment, serving as an explanation of the preceding parables. A judgment is coming in which everyone will be sen…
13th Century
Catholic
Above, the Lord set forth different parables pertaining to the Judgment; here, however, He openly deals with His Judgment. He does three things: