Matthew 24:29-30 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29

Sky signs. The figurative character of this verse is apparent. It does not describe actual events. It belongs to astrological rather than to astronomical associations. There is no literal interpretation of these words possible. Isaiah uses similar symbols in prophesying the Divine judgments on Babylon ( Isaiah 13:10 ), and we may reasonably think that such a scriptural passage suggested our Lord's statement. "Even the common speech of men describes a time of tribulation as one in which... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-31

The signs of the heavens. The earlier verses of this chapter set forth principally the signs from the earth. The "tribulation" referred to here is that consequent upon the siege of Jerusalem in the first place, and in an extended sense may be viewed as continued through the whole period of the dispersion of the Jews. I. THE SIGN OF THE SON OF MAN IS PRECEDED BY REVOLUTIONS . 1 . These are described under the figure of the shaking of the powers of the heavens. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-51

The end of the world. I. ITS CIRCUMSTANCES . 1 . The heavens. The Lord had been glancing onwards into the future. There would be wrath upon the chosen people; it would last long; they would be led away captive into all nations. Jerusalem would be trodden down of the Gentiles; it would lie desolate long—even "until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled" ( Luke 21:23 , Luke 21:24 ). The tribulation of those days is not yet ended; still Jerusalem is lying waste; still her... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:30

And then; i.e. after the great physical changes mentioned in the last verse. The sign of the Son of man. This has been differently interpreted read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:29

Immediately after the tribulation of those days - That is, immediately after these tribulations, events will occur that “may be properly represented” by the darkening of the sun and moon, and by the stars falling from heaven. The word rendered “immediately” - εὐθέως eutheōs - means, properly, “straightway, immediately,” Matthew 8:3; Matthew 13:5; Mark 1:31; Acts 12:10; then “shortly,” 3 John 1:14. This is the meaning here. Such events would “shortly” or “soon” occur In the fulfillment of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:30

The sign of the Son of man - The “evidence” that he is coming to destroy the city of Jerusalem. It is not to be denied, however, that this description is applicable also to his coming at the day of judgment. The disciples had asked him Matthew 24:3 what should be the sign of his coming, and “of the end of the world.” In his answer he has reference to both events, and his language may be regarded as descriptive of both. At the destruction of Jerusalem, the sign or evidence of his coming was... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:29

Matthew 24:29. Immediately after, &c. We are now come to the last act of this dismal tragedy, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the final dissolution of the Jewish polity in church and state, which our Lord, for several reasons, might not think fit to declare nakedly and plainly, and therefore chose to clothe his discourse in figurative language. Commentators, indeed, have generally understood this, and what follows, of the end of the world, and of Christ’s coming to judgment: but the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:30-31

Matthew 24:30-31. Then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven Christ proceeds here in the same figurative style, and the plain meaning of his words is, that the destruction of Jerusalem and of the Jewish state, civil and religious, would be such a remarkable instance of divine vengeance, and such a signal manifestation of Christ’s power and glory, that all the Jewish tribes should mourn, and many should be led from thence to acknowledge him for the true Messiah. To explain this... 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 24:29

Immediately after. No room therefore for a Millennium before His coming. It must follow it. after. Greek. meta. App-104 . shall the sun, &c. App-117 . Quoted from Isaiah 13:10 ; Isaiah 34:4 . heaven = the heaven (Singular.) See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . the powers, &c. See Isaiah 13:10 , Isaiah 13:11 ; Isaiah 34:4 . Probably referring to the evil "principalities and powers" of Ephesians 1:21 ; 2 Chronicles 1:16; 2 Chronicles 1:16 ; Colossians 2:10 , Colossians 2:15 . ... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:30

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:29

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:30

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:29

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 24:30-31

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:1-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 24:29

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