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Matthew
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And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all tribes of the earth mourn: and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with much power and majesty.
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{"arr":[{"author-name":"Cyrill of Jerusalem","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88a9af397fcf9d613728f_Cyrill%20of%20Jerusalem.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"The victorious and salvific emblem of the Cross of Jesus shall once again manifest from heaven alongside Him. This glorious sign will herald the coming of the King, so that when the Jews behold Him whom they have wounded and recognize Him who was crucified upon the Cross, they may weep in true repentance. Every knee shall bow in sorrow, for they will grieve when the moment of repentance has passed. Yet, let us honor the Cross with admiration, as we worship the Lord who was sent and sacrificed for our sake, along with God the Father who commissioned Him, together with the Holy Spirit. Glory be to Him forever. Amen.\\n\\nBut what will signify His coming, so that the opposing powers would not dare to imitate Him? Then shall appear, as Christ said, the emblem of the Son of Man in heaven. The true sign, which is Christ’s own, is the Cross. The luminous emblem of the Cross leads the way for the King who was crucified, so that when the Jews who had previously pierced Him and conspired against Him see it, all the tribes will lament, saying, 'This is He whom they oppressed; this is He whose visage they derided; this is He whom they bound; this is He who was crucified and humiliated before us.' They will ask, 'Where shall we escape from Thy wrath?' Surrounded by angelic hosts, they will find no refuge. The sign of the Cross instills fear in the adversaries of Jesus, while it brings joy to His faithful followers who believe in Him, preach His message, or endure suffering for His name."},{"author-name":"John Chrysostom","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88ea76859f9f8e2ffd3ee_John%20Chrysostom.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":4,"exegesis-text":"Then the emblem of the Son of Man will become visible in the heavens—specifically the cross, which shines more brilliantly than the sun itself, for while the sun may be obscured, the cross stands forth in all its radiance; it could not manifest unless it were far brighter than the sun's beams. But what is the purpose of this emblem’s revelation? It is intended to completely expose the audacity of those who have no shame. Christ will arrive at this judgment with the most powerful evidence, the cross, revealing not only the marks of His wounds but also the disgraceful manner of His death. \\"Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn\\": there will be no need for admonishment after they have beheld the cross; they will lament because they gained nothing from His sacrifice and have crucified the One whom they should have revered. Do you perceive how Christ portrayed His return as a time of immense fear? How He sought to strengthen the spirits of His followers? This is why He first reveals the sorrowful signs, and thereafter the joyful ones, to provide comfort and hope. By recalling His suffering and resurrection, He presents the cross in its most glorious light, ensuring that His disciples would not feel disgrace or sorrow, as He would present it as a sign. In another passage, Scripture states, \\"they shall look upon Him whom they have pierced\\" (Zechariah 12:10). Thus, the tribes will weep when they behold Him whom they have pierced. When Christ reminded them of the cross, He stated, \\"they shall see the Son of Man coming,\\" not bearing the cross but \\"in the clouds of heaven with great power and glory.\\" When you contemplate the cross, do not associate it with sadness: Christ will return with marvelous power and glory. However, He introduces the cross so that the sins of the Jews may be revealed in their entirety, much like someone displaying the stone that has struck them or their bloodied attire. He will come on a cloud, just as He ascended; and witnessing this, the tribes will “weep.” Yet their sorrows will extend beyond mere grief, for this mourning will be for their own judgment and condemnation."},{"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":"This symbol signifies Reason. It represents the cross, as indicated by Zechariah 12:10 and John 19:37, showing that the Jews would witness Him whom they had pierced. They beheld the One they had wounded, or alternatively, to comprehend this as the triumphant emblem of the Victorious Christ. Subsequently, all the nations of the earth shall mourn and behold the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Those who do not dwell in heaven and are listed as inhabitants of the earth will lament."},{"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":"In that day, all the nations of the earth will mourn. The Jewish people will grieve as they witness the One whom they believed was dead, now alive and sustaining life. The evidence of their transgression will be evident in the wounds on His body, making denial impossible. The Gentiles will lament as well, for having been swayed by the fallacious rhetoric of philosophers, they dismissed the worship of the crucified Savior as foolishness, thereby robbing the Creator of His rightful honor. Believers who prioritized worldly desires over Christ will also sorrow when they hear Him declare, “For your sake I became man. For your sake I was bound, mocked, scourged and crucified. Where is the fruit of these great injustices which I have borne? Behold, the price of the salvation of your souls was my shed blood. Where is your service, which you owe to Me for the shed blood? I, being God, took on human form and placed you above my own glory. Yet, you have deemed Me less significant than your earthly possessions. You have cherished trivial temporal things more than my righteousness and truth. Those who proclaim that an ordinary man was crucified will weep when they recognize that the very Judge is the One whom the Jews crucified."},{"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 refers to the sign as the Cross, which will shine more brilliantly than the sun; it may fade, yet the Cross will remain visible. But what is the purpose of its appearance? To instill fear first in the Jews, and then in the Gentiles who mocked the Cross of Christ, ensuring they realize that it is He who comes down as God. ...And then all the tribes of the earth will mourn.... Every tribe will lament, meaning the unbelievers: some for having crucified the Lord, others for having persecuted Christians, and still others for their lack of faith. The Cross will serve as their only indictment; yet their mourning will yield no benefit. ...And they will behold the Son of Man coming in the clouds of heaven, in unparalleled power and glory. The Cross leads the way as a condemnation to those who crucified Him; and He descends in the clouds, just as He ascended."},{"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":"The cross will manifest in the heavens as a rebuke to the Jews, radiating with brilliance surpassing that of the sun. The Lord will arrive bearing the cross as paramount evidence against the Jews, much like an individual would display a stone they have been struck by. This cross is regarded as a symbol, akin to a triumphant royal standard. \\"Then shall all the tribes\\" of the Jews mourn, grieving over their rebellion; likewise, Christians who cling to worldly matters will also shed tears, for those devoted to earthly pursuits can be seen as all earthly tribes. However, when the Lord comes with the cross, He does so with immense power and glory."},{"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":"Then the Sign of the Son of Man shall be revealed in the heavens, which is the Cross, shining brighter than the sun itself; for the sun will be dimmed and obscured, while the Cross will manifest its radiance. It could not be revealed unless it far surpassed the sun's brightness. But what is the reason for this sign's appearance? It is to completely expose the shamelessness of the Jews. For Christ will come to this Judgement with the utmost vindication—the Cross—demonstrating not only His wounds but also the disgraceful manner of His death (Blessed Theophylact). By this sign, the Lord designates the Cross as a triumphant and regal standard. At that time, upon seeing the Cross, ALL THE TEMPLES OF THE EARTH will mourn out of dread at the glorious coming of Christ, and especially the tribes of Israel will lament their unfaithfulness, for they failed to honor His death, crucifying Him whom they should have revered. Let also those who are worldly wise weep. St. Chrysostom remarks on how dreadfully impactful Christ's coming has been made. How did He embolden the hearts of His disciples? By presenting sorrowful signs first and then joyful ones, He comforts and reassures them. Once again recalling His passion and resurrection, He presents the Cross in its most exalted form, so that they need not feel ashamed or distressed when He brings it forth as a sign at His return. The Scriptures affirm, “And they shall look upon Him whom they have pierced” (Zechariah 12:10). Thus, the tribes will mourn when they behold Him whom they pierced. When the Lord speaks of the Cross, He instructs not to associate it with anything sorrowful; rather, the Cross will be manifest so that the Jews may recognize their own sinfulness. Just as one struck by a stone reveals the stone or bloodied garments, so will I display My Cross for the Jews' self-examination. However, for My true disciples, this moment should be one of hope and reassurance. They will be able to stand tall and raise their heads. Their deliverance will arrive; they shall witness the SON OF MAN ASCENDING, no longer upon the Cross, but IN THE HEAVENS, where He shall ascend after His resurrection, and they will behold Him coming with POWER AND GREAT GLORY. His might will be especially evident in the incineration of the earth by fire, in the resurrection of all the dead, in transforming the living into the likeness of the resurrected, and in the judgement of both the living and the dead. His glory will be displayed in the splendor of His entire arrival, surrounded by countless Angels."},{"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":"The Sign of the Son of Man refers to the cross, which shines more brilliantly than the sun; the sun may be obscured and concealed, but the cross stands out. What purpose does this sign serve? It is meant to completely expose the shameful behavior of the Jews. When Christ returns for judgment, He will do so with unparalleled vindication, presenting not only His wounds but also the disgraceful manner of His death. In response to the magnificent arrival of the Lord, people will weep out of fear, witnessing the upheaval of this world, the establishment of a new order, and the disruption and transformation of all previous relationships. More specifically, \\"all the tribes of the land of the Jews shall mourn, regretting their disobedience, and even those who consider themselves wise in earthly matters, including some Christians, shall also lament.\\" The Lord ascended among the clouds, and He will return \\"coming on the clouds of heaven\\" (Acts 1:9). His strength and overwhelming majesty will be unmistakably evident, particularly as He purifies the earth with fire (2 Peter 3:7, 10-12), resurrects the dead (John 5:29-30, 1 Corinthians 15:52), transforms the living to reflect the resurrected (1 Thessalonians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 15:52), and executes judgment upon the living and the dead (Matthew 25:34-46). In that moment, \\"the glory\\" of the Lord will be revealed in all His majestic splendor, surrounded by hosts of angels in darkness (Matthew 25:31)."},{"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":"All these remarkable events, coupled with the unprecedented turmoil of the sea, will leave individuals perplexed and in a state of bewilderment. When they eventually come to the horrifying realization that dire misfortunes are approaching, they will lament in hopelessness, collapse, become exhausted, and even perish in despair. Conversely, those who place their faith in Christ and seek to fulfill the will of His Father should not be overtaken by fear or disheartened; rather, as these occurrences unfold, they ought to rejoice in the knowledge that their liberation from this mortal existence and the commencement of joy in Eternal Life is imminent. They should then lift their eyes with confidence toward heaven, where they will witness the sign of the Son of Man, followed by His return on the clouds of heaven in all His power and glory. Jesus did not specify what the sign would entail, nor did the apostles inquire about it. It is evident that this sign will unmistakably indicate the arrival of Christ. According to John Chrysostom, this sign may very well be the cross. When this emblem of Christ is revealed, all will comprehend that the Last Judgment is upon them; at that moment, every tribe on earth will lament, especially those unprepared to stand before Christ the Judge—those who possess no defense before Him. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with great might and majesty; He will send forth His angels with a mighty trumpet call, and His chosen ones will be gathered from all corners of the earth, from one end of the heavens to the other."},{"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 forthcoming tribulations will serve as a prelude to the awe-inspiring and dreadful return of the Son of Man. At that time, the sign of the Son of Man will be revealed in the heavens, prompting mourning among all the nations, as they behold the Son of Man descending upon the clouds of heaven in majesty and might. According to the teachings of the holy fathers, the cross represents the sign of the Son of Man, which ‘will first shine in heaven surrounded by the heavenly hosts, illuminating the earth more brightly than the sun, heralding the arrival of the Lord Christ’ (St Ephraim the Syrian). ‘The cross, illuminated by divine light, leads the way for the King who was crucified, so that those who wronged and crucified Him—namely, the Jews—might weep at His coming’ (St. Cyril of Jerusalem), fulfilling the prophecy: they shall look upon Him whom they have pierced (Zechariah 12:10). The Cross will remind them of their heinous act against God and will, with undeniable authority, expose their persistent disbelief, leaving them without defense in the judgment of divine righteousness. Furthermore, all who have lived sinful and indulgent lives, even if they consider themselves believers (Colossians 3:2), will also mourn, as noted by Blessed Theophylact. ‘Nonetheless, this same victorious sign—striking fear in foes—will bring exultation to those who have embraced faith in Christ, His messengers, or those who have endured suffering for His sake’ (St Cyril of Jerusalem)."}]}
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