Matthew 24:31-33 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:4-41

The first portion of the great prophecy. read more

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 24:31

His angels. As the executors of his will, to bring before his throne all who have to be judged. They have the same office in the parable of the tares and the wheat ( Matthew 13:41 ). With a great sound of a trumpet . Some manuscripts, with the Vulgate, read, "with a trumpet and a great voice;" others, "with a great trumpet," omitting "voice." All, however, agree in asserting the employment of the trumpet on this momentous occasion. The term may be metaphorical for a voice exceeding loud... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:32

Learn a parable ( τη Ì ν παραβαλη ì ν ) of ( ἀπο Ì ) the fig tree; bettor, from the fig tree learns its parable. Learn ye the lesson which this tree can teach you; though, indeed, it might teach other lessons than the one which Christ would enforce. When his ( its ) , branch is yet tender ( ἠ ì δη . γε ì νηται ἁπαλο Ì ς , is now become tender ). This refers to the new shoots of unripened wood. Putteth forth leaves ( τε Ì φυ ì ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:32-42

The event and the time. Having unfolded to the disciples the manner and circumstances of the two great events respecting which they had inquired, our Lord now proceeds to speak more particularly of their certainty and of the time of their occurrence. I. THE EVENT OF THE JUDGMENT IS CERTAIN . 1 . This is asserted under a simile. ( Matthew 24:32-35 .) 2 . The assertion is repeated in the comment. II. THE TIME OF THAT EVENT IS NOT WHOLLY ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:33

So likewise ye ( οὑ ì τω και Ì ὑμεῖς , so also ye, emphatic). As surely as buds and leaves prove the coming of summer, so ye, who have been taught, may gather from the fulfilment of the signs mentioned ( Matthew 24:15-22 , etc.) the approach of the end. Know that it is near ( ὁ ì τι ἐγγυ ì ς ἐστιν ). The subject is not expressed, but it must be the Son of man ( Matthew 24:30 ), so that the rendering ought to be, he is near. Many, however, take the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:31

And he shall send his angels - “Angels” signify, literally, “messengers,” Luke 7:24; Luke 9:52. The word is often applied to inanimate objects, or to anything that God employs to rescue his people from danger Psalms 104:4; but it most commonly refers to the race of intelligent beings more exalted than man, who are employed often in the work of man’s rescue from ruin, and aiding his salvation, Hebrews 1:14. In either of these senses it might here refer to deliverance granted to his people in the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:32

Now learn a parable - See the notes at Matthew 13:3. The word here means, rather, “an illustration” make a “comparison,” or judge of this as you do respecting a fig-tree.Fig-tree - This was spoken on the Mount of Olives, which produced not only olives, but figs. Possibly one was near when he spoke this.When his branch ... - When the juices return from the roots into the branches, and the buds swell and burst, “as if tender,” and too feeble to contain the pressing and expanding leaves when you... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:33

So likewise ye ... - In the same manner, when you see what I have predicted the “signs” around Jerusalem - then know that its destruction is at hand,Is near - Luke says Luke 21:28, “your redemption draweth nigh, and Luke 21:31 the kingdom of God is nigh at hand.” Your deliverance from the dangers that threaten the city approaches, and the kingdom of God will be set up in the earth; or your everlasting redemption from sin and death will come at the day of judgment, and his eternal kingdom will... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:4-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-31

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:29-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:32-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:33

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:31

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:32

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:33

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