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Matthew 24:40

Matthew 24:40
Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Two women shall be grinding at the mill,.... Though the word women is not in the Greek text, yet it is rightly supplied by our translators, as it is in the Persic version; for the word rendered…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Then shall two be in the field ... - The calamity will come suddenly. There will be no escape for those whom it overtakes. One shall be taken - The word “taken” may mean either to be taken away from…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 24:40-41

Instances like these serve to bring out the reflection that the world's work will be going on then as now; there is also the thought of a real separation in this life beneath an external sameness.

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