Matthew 24:37

"“But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only."

Key Reflection

In Matthew 24:37, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the timing of his second coming, a concept that would have been particularly relevant in the context of first-century Israel. The original audience would have understood this as a reference to the destruction of Jerusalem and the ultimate end times, reflecting the apocalyptic anxieties prevalent among Jews who were living under Roman rule. Jesus emphasizes that even the angels in heaven do not know the exact timing, highlighting the mystery and divine sovereignty surrounding these events.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 37. Noe. The Greek way of writing Noah. See Ge 6:1-9:29. The coming of the Son of man would be as it was in the days of Noah: 1st. In its being sudden and unexpected, the precise time not being made known, though the general indications had been given. 2nd. The world would be found as it was then. __________________________________________________________________

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