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If therefore they shall say to you: Behold he is in the desert, go ye not out: Behold he is in the closets, believe it not.
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For just as lightning flashes across the sky, so will His coming be.” In the same way that thieves arose at His birth, so too will deceivers emerge at His return, and falsehoods will multiply. Therefore, do not venture out in search of Him, lest you inadvertently align yourself with those rebels, and be led astray."},{"author-name":"Jerome of Stridon","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88dcd3432c6dd41375498_Jerome%20of%20Stridon.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"If someone assures you that Christ resides in the wilderness of the nations or within the concealed teachings of heretics who claim to unveil the mysteries of God, do not venture out or place your faith in them. Likewise, if anyone seeks to elevate themselves by invoking the name of Christ, refrain from quickly trusting them; for throughout history, during periods of persecution and tribulation, false prophets have consistently found opportunities for deceit."},{"author-name":"Anonymous Commentary (Opus Imperfectum)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":4,"exegesis-text":"He cautioned them so that upon hearing of Christ’s return, they would not be misled by others and venture out into the wilderness or find themselves imprisoned in concealed places. Why should Christ’s return occur in the wilderness? Does He prefer isolation over communion with humanity? Is He so apprehensive of people that He requires the refuge of the wilderness? If He did not shy away from kings or judges during His Passion, openly proclaiming the truth to the wicked, how could He suddenly be afraid when He comes to judge the unrighteous? Therefore, if anyone tells you, 'Look, He is in the wilderness,' do not go out; 'Look, He is in secret places,' do not believe it. You would offend His Divinity by searching in hidden places for Him who encompasses all Heaven and earth; or by thinking that He, who came to bring low the proud and lift up the humble, is in hiding. In His first coming, His divine nature was concealed within a body to test the faith of believers. When He returns, He will manifest in glory to reward their faithfulness. Thus, during His first appearance, it was essential to seek Him; now, faith does not require seeking, for He Himself will seek out those who have believed in Him. The last days must be understood spiritually. There are two forms of heresy: some disguise their falsehoods by attempting to anchor themselves in the divine authority of Scripture, while others do not even attempt this and are in stark contradiction to the Word. The wilderness represents heresies that entirely disregard Scripture in their teachings; the hidden chambers represent heresies that incorporate snippets of Scripture, presenting a façade of truth."},{"author-name":"Ambrose of Milan","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88871ceef8c96e0998cd0_Ambrose%20of%20Milan.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"False prophets will emerge, proclaiming that Christ is in the wilderness and misleading individuals with their proclamations. Others might declare that Christ is found in secret places, ensnaring those who listen with fear of the supreme name. However, Christ, like a flash of lightning, scatters His radiant light throughout the entire world; He does not roam through desolate places nor seeks shelter anywhere. \\"Heaven and earth I fill,\\" declares the Lord (Jeremiah 23:24). He illuminates with the brilliance of His lightning, allowing us, on that night, to witness the splendor of the resurrection."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"He mentions that during that period, there will be heralds and agents of the Antichrist. The treasure in this context pertains to the deepest chambers within homes."},{"author-name":"Theophylact of Bulgaria","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989296bafed9104677d7_Theophylact%20of%20Bulgaria.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":11,"exegesis-text":"If false prophets appear, Christ warns, claiming that the Messiah has arrived but is concealed in the wilderness or in secret, secluded locations, do not be led astray."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"In the desert, within the concealed spaces, it is advised not to venture into the wilderness or to seek out the hidden places. The exhortation is not to withdraw in disbelief but to refrain from entering or exiting, for the trials will be significant then due to the deceptive signs. During the period of Christ's initial coming, the Jewish people anticipated that the Messiah would manifest quite unexpectedly, possibly emerging suddenly from the desert, which is why false prophets misguided the crowds into the wilderness. Alternatively, He might be found in a secret location, emerging unexpectedly."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"If someone tells you, \\"The Messiah is in the wilderness,\\" do not go out; if they claim, \\"He is in the inner rooms,\\" do not accept their word. This is not the manner in which the genuine Messiah will appear when He returns. He will not require any markers or signs."},{"author-name":"Gladkow B.I.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88bf0ceef8c96e09a6521_Gladkow%20B.I..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"I caution you once more not to place your faith in the false messiahs who will arise, nor should you listen to those who claim to have encountered Christ in secluded places or hidden chambers; do not seek Him there. This is not the manner in which the Son of Man will return. Just as lightning strikes suddenly and illuminates the entire sky, so too will His return occur with immediacy and global reach; and just as eagles are drawn to a carcass, so too will the Son of Man gather all people to Himself. This concludes the prophecies regarding the fall of Jerusalem; what follows pertains to the end of the age and the glorious return of Christ."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The subsequent part of the Saviour’s discourse shifts focus from immediate imagery to the terrifying occurrences associated with the end times. St. John Chrysostom clarifies that after addressing the prophecy concerning Jerusalem, Christ turns His attention to His return, sharing with His disciples signs that are not only relevant to them but also to us and all future generations. The Lord continues His revelation of what lies ahead, warning, \\"if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets will arise, performing great signs and wonders to mislead, if possible, even the chosen ones. Therefore, be on guard; I have foretold you everything.\\" According to the interpretation of this same holy father, the warning pertains not to the immediate aftermath but to the period right before the end of the world, effectively skipping the entire span from the fall of Jerusalem to the onset of the end times. Christ cautions that if they claim, \\"He is in the wilderness,\\" do not go out; if they assert, \\"He is in the inner rooms,\\" do not believe them. The deceivers arising before Christ's second coming will distinguish themselves from those before Jerusalem's destruction by presenting magnificent yet false signs and wonders. This describes the Antichrist and his followers, concerning whom the holy Apostle Paul states that his arrival, empowered by Satan, will be characterized by all forms of power, signs, wonders, and every deceptive act of unrighteousness (2 Thess. 2:9-10)."}]}
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