Matthieu 24:25-26 BDS

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:15-28

Salutary warnings. Having announced the signs of his advent, first for the destruction of the Jewish antichrist, and secondly for that of its Gentile counterpart, Christ gives to his disciples salutary warnings suited to the crises. I. IN RESPECT TO SECULAR EVILS . 1 . We do well to take heed to the sure Word of prophecy. 2 . Christ is a mountain of safety to those who fly to him for refuge. 3 . Calamities are mitigated for the sake of the deer. II. IN ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:25

I have told you before (see John 16:1-4 ). The warning was needed in the first age; it will be needed in the last. The prediction was known before the ruin of Jerusalem, and doubtless preserved many from falling victims to the seducers at that period; it must be used now and till the end to preserve Christians from the errors of infidelity, false philosophy, agnosticism. That such attacks on their faith shall be made is a proof of Christ's omniscience; that he gives here and in the next... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:26

Wherefore if ( ἐα Ì ν οὖν , if therefore ) . The Lord proceeds to make the matter more plain by entering into details which the "here" and "there" of Matthew 24:23 had not sufficiently denoted. He (Christ) is in the desert. If there was a partial fulfilment of this warning at the siege of Jerusalem, when some impostors tried to persuade the people that Messiah was in the wilderness, preparing to march to their relief, it is to have its chief accomplishment just before the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:25

Behold, I have told you before - Mark adds Mark 13:23, “take ye heed.” The reason why he told them before was that they might be on their guard, and be prepared for those calamities. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:26

Behold, he is in the desert - The Jews had formed the expectation that the Messiah would appear suddenly from some unexpected quarter; hence, many would be looking to desert places, expecting that he would come from them. Accordingly, most of the impostors and pretended prophets led their people into the deserts.Go not forth - Do not follow them; they will only deceive you.In secret chambers - Concealed in some house, or some retired part of the city. Many would, doubtless, pretend that the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:23-26

Matthew 24:23-26. If any man say, Lo, here is Christ, or there During the terrible calamities here foretold, the expectations of the nation were all turned toward their Messiah; for they thought if ever he was to appear, it would be then, to deliver them from the impending destruction. Hence many arose, pretending to be the Messiah, and boasting that they would deliver the nation; the effect of which was, that the multitude, giving credit to these deceivers, became obstinate in their... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:1-31

131. The coming crisis (Matthew 24:1-31; Mark 13:1-27; Luke 21:5-28)Through his parables and other teachings, Jesus had spoken a number of times of his going away and his return in glory, which would bring in the climax of the age, the triumph of his kingdom and final judgment. His disciples apparently connected these events with the predicted destruction of Jerusalem. Therefore, when Jesus spoke of the destruction of the temple, his disciples immediately connected this with the return of the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:26

secret chambers. See note on Matthew 6:6 . Greek. tameion. Occurs only there, here, and Luke 12:3 , Luke 12:24 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 24:25-26

Matthew 24:25-26. Behold, &c.— "Behold, I have given you sufficient warning." It is remarkable, that our Saviour should not only foretel the appearance of these impostors, but also the manner and circumstances of their conduct; for some he mentions as appearing in the desert, and some in secret chambers, and the event has in all points answered tothe prediction. Several of the false Christs and false prophets conducted their followers into deserts, where they promised to shew wonders and... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 24:23-31

5. The second coming of the King 24:23-31 (cf. Mark 13:21-27; Luke 21:25-28)Jesus proceeded to explain to His disciples that His coming would terminate the Tribulation. read more