Matthew 24:39-42 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:32-51

We have here the practical application of the foregoing prediction; in general, we must expect and prepare for the events here foretold. I. We must expect them; ?Now learn a parable of the fig-tree, Matt. 24:32, 33. Now learn what use to make of the things you have heard; so observe and understand the signs of the times, and compare them with the predictions of the word, as from thence to foresee what is at the door, that you may provide accordingly.? The parable of the fig-tree is no more... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:39

And knew not until the flood came ,.... That is, they did not advert or give heed to what Noah said to them about it: they slighted and despised his warnings; they did not believe, that what he said of the flood was true; they had notice of it, but they would not know it, and therefore God gave them up to judicial blindness and hardness of heart; and so they remained, until it came upon them at once: and took them all away ; the whole world of the ungodly, every man, woman, and child,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:40

Then shall two be in the field ,.... About their proper business, of husbandry, ploughing, or sowing, or any other rural employment: the one shall be taken ; not by the preaching of the Gospel, into the kingdom of God, or Gospel dispensation; though such a distinction God makes, by the ministry of the word, accompanied by his Spirit and power; nor by angels, to meet Christ in the air, and to be introduced into his kingdom and glory; but by the eagles, the Roman army, and either killed or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:41

Two women shall be grinding at the mill ,.... Though the word women is not in the Greek text, yet it is rightly supplied by our translators, as it is in the Persic version; for the word rendered grinding, is in the feminine gender, and was the work of women, as appears both from the Scripture, Exodus 11:5 and from several passages in the Jewish writings, concerning which their canons run thus F16 Misn. Cetubot, c. 5. sect. 5. Vid. T. Bab. Bava Kama, fol. 47. 9. & 48. 1. , ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:42

Watch therefore ,.... Since the time of this desolation is so uncertain, and since it will come upon the Jews unawares, and some wilt escape, whilst others perish; for the words are plainly an inference from what precedes, and clearly relate to things going before, and are not a transition to a new subject: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come ; to avenge himself of the unbelieving Jews, and fulfil what he in person, and by his apostles, had predicted and warned them of: though... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:39

And knew not - They considered not - did not lay Noah's warning to heart, till it was too late to profit by it: so shall it be - and so it was in this coming of the Son of man. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:40-41

Then shall two men - two women - one shall be taken, and the other left - The meaning seems to be, that so general should these calamities be, that no two persons, wheresoever found, or about whatsoever employed, should be both able to effect their escape; and that captivity and the sword should have a complete triumph over this unhappy people. Two women shall be grinding - Women alone are still employed in grinding the corn in the east; and it is only when despatch is required, or the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:42

Watch therefore - Be always on your guard, that you may not be taken unawares, and that you may be properly prepared to meet God in the way either of judgment or mercy, whensoever he may come. This advice the followers of Christ took, and therefore they escaped; the miserable Jews rejected it, and were destroyed. Let us learn wisdom by the things which they suffered. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:39

Verse 39 39.And knew not until the deluge came. The source and cause of their ignorance was, that unbelief had blinded their minds; as, on the other hand, we are informed by the Apostle, that Noah beheld at a distance, by the eyes of faith, the vengeance of God which was still concealed, so as to entertain an early dread of it, (Hebrews 11:7.) And here Christ compares Noah with the rest of the world, and Lot with the inhabitants of Sodom, that believers may learn to withdraw, lest they wander... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:40

Verse 40 40.Two men shall then be in the field. Before mentioning this, Luke inserts some sentences; the first of which is presented by Matthew as belonging to the destruction of Jerusalem, Let not him who shall be on the house-top go down into his house to carry away his furniture. But it is possible that Christ applied the same words to various subjects. Luke states also a warning, that the disciples should remember Lot’s wife; that is, that they should forget those things which are behind,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 24:32-51

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:40

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:41

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 24:42

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:39

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:40-41

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:42

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:39

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 24:40

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