Matthew 24:39

"For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ship,"

Key Reflection

This passage contrasts the carefree life of people before the flood with the suddenness of God’s judgment, emphasizing that even as they were engaged in ordinary activities like eating and celebrating, disaster could come at any moment without warning. It serves to remind believers to remain vigilant and prepared for Christ's return, much as Noah was commanded to enter the ark before the deluge.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 39. And knew not. That is, they knew not the exact time, until it came upon them. So, says he, it shall be when the Son of man shah come. They shall not know the precise time until he comes, and then they shall be found engaged in the ordinary business of life unconcerned. __________________________________________________________________

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