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Matthew 24:21

Matthew 24:21
For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For then shall be great tribulation,.... This is urged as a reason for their speedy flight; since the calamity that would come upon those who should remain in the city, what through the sword, famine,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

There shall be great tribulation - The word “tribulation” means calamity or “suffering.” Luke Luk 21:24 has specified in what this tribulation would consist: “They shall fall by the edge of the sword,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

great tribulation "Jerusalem, a city that had been liable to so many miseries during the siege, that had it enjoyed as much happiness from its first foundation, it would certainly have been the envy…