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Matthew 24:3

Matthew 24:3
And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately , saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And as he sat upon the Mount of Olives,.... Which was on the east of the city of Jerusalem (a), "over against the temple", as Mark says, and where he could sit and take a full view of it; for the wall…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

He sat upon the Mount of Olives - See the notes at Mat 21:1. From that mount there was a magnificent view of the whole city. The disciples came unto him privately - Not all of them, but Peter, James,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming The twofold question points to the nearer and the more distant event. See note at beginning of chapter.

thy coming Rather, thy…