Matthew 24:17

"then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains."

Key Reflection

This command to flee to the mountains symbolizes a call for spiritual and physical safety, representing both a literal escape from immediate danger and a metaphorical refuge from spiritual peril, much like seeking shelter in Christ during times of trial or persecution.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 17. Him which is on the housetop. The roofs of the houses in eastern countries were made flat, so that they were favourable places for walking and retirement. See Barnes "Mt 9:2". The meaning here is, that he who should be on the house-top when this calamity came upon the city, should flee without delay; he should not even take time to secure any article of apparel from his house. So sudden would be the calamity, that by doing it he would endanger his life. __________________________________________________________________

Related Verses

More from Matthew 24

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52

Go deeper with Bible.talk - your AI Bible study companion