matthew-24:11-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:1-51

PROPHECY OF THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM , AND OF THE TIMES OF THE END . ( Mark 13:1-37 ; Luke 21:5-36 .) There is no reason to think, with Olshauson, that St. Matthew or his editor has considerably amplified the original discourse of our Lord by introducing details and expressions from other quarters. The discourse, as we now have it ( Matthew 24:1-51 . and 25.), forms a distinct whole, divided into certain portions closely related to each other and it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:4-14

Signs of the advent. The coming of Christ in his kingdom being the great event of prophecy to be fulfilled, the time and signs of that coming became questions of intense interest to the disciples. The time is generally indicated by the signs. These are— I. APOSTASY THROUGH THE INFLUENCE OF FALSE CHRISTS . 1 . Many antichrists appeared before the destruction of Jerusalem. 2 . Many have since been deceived by the popes. 3 . Many have been deceived in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:4-41

The first portion of the great prophecy. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:11

False prophets ( Matthew 24:24 ). These were not necessarily predictors or soothsayers, but teachers having, as they said, a message from God. Such pretenders have arisen in every great crisis; but the Jews a few years later were deceived continually by fanatics or impostors, who professed to be inspired, and premised the infatuated people deliverance, urging them to resist the Romans, in expectation of the coming of Messiah to lead them to immediate victory (comp. Josephus, 'Bell. Jud.,'... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:12

Because iniquity shall abound ( πληθυνθῆναι , is multiplied ) . The word rendered "iniquity" is ἀνομι ì α , "lawlessness," general immorality and licence. Impatience of rule and discipline, connivance at and imitation of heathen practices, reacted upon the faith of believers, undermined steadfast adherence to principle. Then was the power of "that wicked one" ( ὁἀ ì νομος , 2 Thessalonians 2:8 ) exercised and seen in the lapse of the unstable. The love of many ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:12-13

The difficulty of keeping on. "Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." These verses are connected with Christ's prophecy of the history of his Church. There may be difficulty in fixing the precise references of his language, but he describes general features which are seen in every passing age. There is always a disposition to exaggerate or overestimate the evils of the age in which we happen to live, because they are specially prominent to us. But we may certainly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:13

He that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved ( Matthew 10:22 ). Here is a note of consolation amid the refrain of woe. Patience and perseverance shall be crowned at the last. "The end" means primarily the destruction of Jerusalem, and the salvation promised is safety in that day of peril. It is believed that no Christians perished in the siege or after it (see Matthew 24:16 ). But τε ì λος , being here used without the article (differently from Matthew 24:6 and,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:13

Final perseverance. It is evident that our Lord was speaking with especial reference to the series of calamities that was to accompany the death throes of the Jewish state. In them are typified and illustrated the trials which test the fidelity of the Christian in many walks of life. I. WE ARE WARNED TO EXPECT HEAVY TRIALS . No woes can]lave been greater than the troubles of that tragedy of history, the fall of Jerusalem. But Job justly tells us that "man is born unto... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:11

And many false prophets - Many men pretending to be prophets or foretellers of future events. This refers not to the false “Messiahs” of which he had spoken Matthew 24:5, but to prophets who should appear during the siege of the city. Of them Josephus says: “The tyrannical zealots who ruled the city suborned “many false prophets” to declare that aid would be given to the people from heaven. This was done to prevent them from attempting to desert, and to inspire confidence in God.” - “Jewish... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:12

And because iniquity ... - The word “iniquity” here seems to include the cruelty of the Jews and Romans in their persecutions; the betraying of Christians by those who professed to be such; and the pernicious errors of false prophets arid others. The effect of all this would be, that the ardor of feeling of many Christians would be lessened. The word “wax” means to “become.” It is an old Saxon word, not used now in this sense except in the Bible. The fear of death, and the deluding influence of... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:1-51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:4-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:4-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:12-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 24:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 24:12

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