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Matthew
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And as in the days of Noe, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
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Indeed, as the Apostle Paul notes, When they say, “Peace and safety,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, just as the pains of childbirth come upon a pregnant woman, and they shall not escape (1 Thessalonians 5:3)."},{"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":"How does Christ articulate the phrase, “After the tribulation of those days”? If it is true that pleasures, peace, and security await us, as Paul has mentioned, why then does Christ declare, “After the tribulation of those days”? Can there truly be tribulation amidst joy? We must consider that the pleasures and peace in question are often experienced by those who are spiritually insensate. Therefore, the apostle didn’t state, “When there shall be peace,” but rather, “When they shall say, ‘Peace and safety,’” illustrating their lack of awareness—similar to the people in the days of Noah, who, despite facing immense disasters, continued to live in indulgence, whereas the righteous endured sorrow and anguish. It becomes clear that with the arrival of the Antichrist, disgraceful pleasures will flourish among the wicked and those who have lost hope in their salvation—such as excess and drunkenness. Christ offers an example that aptly reflects the situation at hand."},{"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":"To demonstrate the accuracy of His teachings, the Lord refers to the occurrences during Noah's era. Just as many ridiculed the construction of the ark until the flood arrived and swept them all away, so too do some deride the proclamation regarding the end times; yet, unexpected devastation will descend upon them. The Lord predicts that as the arrival of the Antichrist approaches, a strong desire for pleasure will grip humanity, leading them to fervently pursue marriage and indulge in extravagance."},{"author-name":"Philaret of Moscow (Drosdow)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c896ffb7a2ebaf99e46539_Philaret%20of%20Moscow%20(Drosdow).png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Jesus Christ highlights the relationship between the era of the flood and the time of His return (Matt. 24:37-39, Lk. 17:25-27). Interestingly, He does not specify the exact nature of His coming (Lk. 17:20), yet the flood serves as an emblem of the profound transformation associated with His first gracious and glorious arrival. The parallels among these three significant occurrences in Scripture are underscored by their shared theme of divine judgment (Heb. 11:7, Jn. 12:31, Rev. 20:11-12) and the specific conclusion they lead to (Gen. 6:13, Dan. 9:24-27, Gal. 4:4, Mt. 24:14)."},{"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":"To clarify that Jesus Christ was not unaware of the day of the world’s conclusion, He discloses fresh signs of His return: BUT, AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH, SO SHALL IT BE AT THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN, occurring just as abruptly and unexpectedly."},{"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 return of Christ is likened to the times of Noah. This comparison highlights that His coming will be abrupt and unforeseen, much like the flood was in that era, since the timing of Christ's return is described only in broad terms. Additionally, the ethical state of humanity at the time of the second coming will resemble that of people during Noah's age."},{"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":"No one knows when it will occur, neither the angels in heaven nor anyone but my Father. People will continue to live heedlessly, as they did in the days of Noah; they will partake in eating, drinking, marrying, and giving in marriage, unaware that the end is near. Just as the people of Noah's time failed to recognize the impending destruction until Noah entered the ark and the flood swept them away, so will it be at the return of the Son of Man. Many will be oblivious to the fact that the moment has arrived to give an account to God for their lives. Therefore, be vigilant, so that your hearts are not burdened with indulgence and drunkenness or the anxieties of life, and that day does not come upon you unexpectedly. It will arrive like a snare upon all who dwell on the entire earth (Luke 21:34-35)."},{"author-name":"Paul Matwejewski","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8969f5be0d592d5a10576_Paul%20Matwejewski.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"When the arrival of the Son of Man remains uncertain, it is essential for believers to maintain spiritual vigilance: watch, watch, and pray, for the timing is unknown. To impress upon His disciples the importance of this call to spiritual alertness, the Lord shared a parable likening Himself to a master who departs from his home, representing the Church, to return to His Father in heaven, and eventually comes back to His servants to assess their stewardship. As a man leaves his house, entrusting authority and assignments to his servants, he instructs the gatekeeper to remain on guard. This command for spiritual vigilance serves as a universal directive for all of Christ’s followers throughout all ages until the end of time: I say unto you, I say unto all, watch. - This constitutes the Lord's emphatic statement. Be mindful, for if your hearts become weighed down by indulgence, inebriation, and the cares of this world, that day may surprise you unexpectedly, like a snare upon all those who dwell on the earth: therefore, remain watchful at all times, praying so that you may escape all that is to come and stand before the Son of Man. The Lord has informed them of what is necessary to act wisely and not be swept away by the widespread tide of heedless desires. Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will the coming of the Son of Man be: people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, right up until the day Noah entered the ark, and they remained oblivious until the flood came and took them all away; thus, shall the coming of the Son of Man be. In that time, there will be two in the field: one will be taken, and the other left; two women grinding at the mill: one will be taken, and one will be left. Earlier, the Lord warned His disciples about the unexpected nature of His return for judgment, emphasizing not only the nighttime but also the broader signs (Luke 17:26-30, 35-36). This time, while restating the prophecy, He encouraged His faithful followers to be persistently vigilant as they await the final day: ‘Watch ye, for ye know not what hour your Lord will come.’ To highlight the critical need for watchfulness in anticipation of His return and the dire repercussions of negligence in the vital task of one's salvation, the Lord referred back to his earlier instruction regarding the servants anticipating their master’s return (Luke 12:39, 40, 42-46)."},{"author-name":"Bogolepow D.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The question posed by the disciples revolved around two themes: the timeline and signs of the conclusion of both Jerusalem and the world, as well as the return of Christ. Thus far, the Lord had addressed the latter aspect of their inquiry. From this point onward, He begins to clarify the timing of the foretold events. He first teaches them that they would recognize the approach of the end by the signs He describes, much like one can discern that summer is near by observing the soft and leafy branches of the fig tree. He further specifies the timeframe for the fulfillment of His prophecy, stating that “This generation shall not pass away, till all these things be fulfilled,” indicating that the events would indeed commence, which was realized when the city of Jerusalem faced destruction approximately 40 years later, in 70 A.D. Ultimately, the Lord confirms the certainty of His proclamation, declaring that heaven and earth would rather perish than for His words to remain unfulfilled. While He has outlined the general onset of the fulfillment of His prophecies, the Lord also adds, “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” He points out that humanity will be caught off guard by that final day and hour, just as the flood unexpectedly engulfed the people in Noah's time, akin to an enemy attack that seizes one of two individuals laboring together, leaving the other behind."},{"author-name":"Innocentius of Kherson","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c88d18072d36d1a976dd2c_Innocentius%20of%20Kherson.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":19,"exegesis-text":"In these profound words spoken by Jesus, an unfathomable divine authority was revealed. Each listener sensed that they were receiving more than just a simple warning; indeed, the cosmos appeared poised to shift to accommodate their realization. - The God-Man continued, - concerning the final day and hour of the entire world (Matthew 24:36), no one possesses this knowledge—not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son Himself (Mark 13:32), but only the Father. (For your understanding, we can only state that) at the arrival of the Son of Man, it will mirror the days of Noah: before the flood, people were eating, drinking, and marrying—until the day Noah entered the ark; no one foresaw the impending future or recognized any peril until the flood came and swept them all away; thus it will be at the coming of the Son of Man, marked by the same negligence, indulgence, disbelief, and moral depravity. The Lord added, “Due to the abruptness of that day, there may be two men in a field: one will be taken and the other will be left; two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other will be left.” Amidst such uncertainty, everyone is called to remain vigilant, so that no one’s heart becomes burdened by excess or intoxication, nor overly consumed with the cares of this world. For that day will arrive suddenly—like a trap, it will ensnare all who inhabit the earth (Luke 21:35). Therefore, all must behave as a householder would if he knew a thief were to break in at an unknown hour. He would remain alert, lest his home be compromised. All the more reason for us to be awake, for at a time when it is least expected, the Son of Man will come."}]}
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