Matthew 24:21

"Pray that your flight will not be in the winter nor on a Sabbath,"

Key Reflection

This verse suggests praying for safety and ease during times of distress, specifically avoiding hardships when travel is difficult (winter) or restricted (Sabbath). It underscores the importance of finding opportune moments to flee adversity, highlighting spiritual vigilance and preparation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 21. There shall be great tribulation. The word tribulation means calamity, or suffering. Lu 21:24 has specified in what this tribulation should consist. "They shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations; and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles shall be fulfilled." That is, until the time allotted for the Gentiles to do it shall be fully accomplished; or as long as God is pleased to suffer them to do it. The first thing mentioned by Luke is, that they should fall by the edge of the sword. That is, should be slain in war, as the sword was then principally used in war. This was most strikingly fulfilled.

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