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
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
This generation. Our Lord's assertion has given rise to sceptical observations, as if his prophecy had failed. Alford has endeavoured to remove objections by taking γενεα Ì as equivalent to γε ì νος , a race or family of people, and referring it to the continued existence of the Jews. He cites Jeremiah 8:3 ; Matthew 12:45 ; Matthew 17:17 ; Matthew 23:36 , etc., in confirmation of this signification. His examples, however, are not unassailable, though such use is certainly... read more
A key to our Lord's meaning. "This generation shall not pass till all these things be fulfilled." The position in which these words stand is significant. Many writers see references to the commonly called "end of the world" in Matthew 24:29-31 because the imagery is so large as to seem unsuitable for a mere national desolation. Our Lord meets that difficulty, and distinctly declares that the figures picture events which belong to that generation. What needs to be clearly seen is, that... read more
Christ adds a solemn assurance that his words have in them a vitality and endurance which the mightiest works of nature do not possess. The facts and truths embodied in his words are sure and steadfast, and what he has promised or predicted shall inevitably be fulfilled. This verse is omitted by א but it is most probably genuine, as it undoubtedly has its place in the other two synoptists. read more
The apostles had asked ( Matthew 24:3 ), "When shall these things be?" Christ does not now expressly answer this question; he puts forth strongly the uncertainty in the knowledge of these great events, and how this ignorance is disciplinary. Of that day ( de die illa, Vulgate) and hour, viz. when Christ shall appear in judgment, The expression plainly, implies that a definite day and moment are fixed for this great appearing, but known only to God. Knoweth no man , no, not ( ... read more
As the days of Noe were. In citing this example, the Lord has special reference to the fact that the warning then given was not heeded ( Genesis 6:3 ). If, as seems probable, the antediluvians had more than a century's warning of the coming flood, it can hardly be only the suddenness of the calamity to which Christ would point ( 1 Peter 3:20 ). He has used the illustration elsewhere ( Luke 17:26 , Luke 17:27 ), where also the destruction of Sodom is adduced as a type of the last day.... read more
They were eating, etc. The Lord describes the reckless way in which men went on their usual course, pursued their pleasures and avocations, with the doom. hanging over them, in spite of the warning given. The word for "eating" ( τρω ì γοντες ) implies the idea of gnawing food greedily like an animal, hence eating gluttonously. They had learned to drink to excess long before Lot's time ( Genesis 9:20 , Genesis 9:21 ). The periphrastic form of expression, ἦσαν τρω ì γοντες ... read more
Knew not. They would not comprehend the signs of the coming judgment, or, at any rate, refused to profit by them, preferring their own carnal pleasures to the care of their souls and the amendment of their lives. The Lord assures us that similar recklessness and unbelief will be found at his coming. Doubtless anguish and fear will fill many hearts, but the general feeling will be incredulity, and a false security which refuses to take warning. Sadler compares it to Belshazzar's feast at the... read more
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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