Luke 21:35

"“So be careful, or your hearts will be loaded down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that day will come on you suddenly."

Key Reflection

This verse warns believers to remain vigilant against worldly distractions such as partying, excessive drinking, and daily concerns, which can weigh down the heart. Such preoccupations may lead one to be unprepared when the unexpected day of judgment arrives suddenly.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 35. As a snare. In Matthew and Mark Jesus compares the suddenness with which these calamities would come to the deluge coming in the days of Noah. Here he likens it to a snare. Birds are caught by a snare or net. It is sprung on them quickly, and when they are not expecting it. So, says he, shall these troubles come upon Judea. The figure is often used to denote the suddenness of calamities, Ps 69:22; Re 11:9; Ps 124:7; Is 24:17. {f} "For as a snare" 1 Th 5:2; 2 Pe 3:10; Re 16:15 __________________________________________________________________

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