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Matthew
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Jesus saith to him: Thou hast said it. Nevertheless I say to you, hereafter you shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of the power of God, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
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Christ silenced their accusations, yet they incited a tumult of witnesses against Him. The Lord spoke in response to their inquiries, causing their garments to be torn.\\""},{"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":"He announces to them the words spoken by the prophet Daniel, who declared that ‘I saw as it were the Son of Man coming on the clouds.' Because His adversaries regarded Him as a fraud appearing in a humble state, He informs them that ‘you will see Me then coming with power, and sitting with the Father.’ In this statement, He alludes to the authority of the Father and indicates His arrival, not from the earth, but from heaven."},{"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":"Jesus responded, \\"You have spoken correctly; you proclaim that I am the Christ, the Son of God.\\" In Mark, it is recorded that Jesus affirmed, \\"I am.\\" He acknowledged their words, recognizing their disbelief, yet He carried out His responsibility. He did this to prevent them from claiming later, \\"If He had openly declared His identity, we would have believed.\\" However, I declare to you, \\"From now on, you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of power and coming on the clouds of heaven.\\" This \\"from now on\\" refers to a time shortly after, indicating the period following His Resurrection. He is saying, \\"Look at Me, the one you are about to crucify, seated in a position of authority alongside God the Father.\\" At His Second Coming, He will descend from above on the clouds as God. He states \\"Behold,\\" not because they would perceive Him at that moment, but because it is a testament to His truth; these words are aimed at those who will come to believe in Him, as to behold signifies to understand. Luke also conveys, \\"From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.\\" This indicates that the time of hostility against Him is brief; soon, He will be above those who oppose Him."},{"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":"Our Lord, who holds the name of His Father in the highest regard and exemplifies this reverence for us all, provided Caiaphas with a response. With a serene awareness of His divine nature, Jesus declared to him, \\"You have said... You rightly assert that I am the Christ. Indeed, I am the Son of the Living God.\\" Although the Lord knew they would not place their faith in Him, He remained faithful to His mission to prevent them from later claiming, \\"If He had admitted it while under duress, we would have believed in Him.\\" This declaration sufficed for Caiaphas and his companions, yet the Savior of lost souls continued to seek their redemption. He implored them to regain their senses, to halt their violent plot, and for this purpose, He recalled the ancient prophecies regarding the eventual glory of the Messiah. \\"But I tell you,\\" He proclaimed, \\"You shall see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Almighty, as the prophet David foretold, and He will ascend in heaven, as prophesied by Daniel.\\" Soon, the very actions will reveal me as the King who, as Daniel described, sits on the clouds at the right hand of the Ancient of Days and who will return in glory to judge all. Therefore, recognize the grave act you are about to commit. Caiaphas, however, chose not to heed nor comprehend the prophetic word; he merely suppressed his elation out of decorum and quickly adopted the guise of a fervent defender of God's honor, feigning horror at what he deemed blasphemy."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"In response, Christ declared, \\"I am the Christ, the Son of God.\\" He then addressed those gathered around Him in positions of authority, stating, \\"From this moment, you will witness the Son of Man seated at the right hand of power and coming on the clouds of heaven.\\" \\n\\nThe question was posed with gravity, and Christ’s answer revealed His divine identity, which should have instilled reverence in all those present. \\"You have rightly said,\\" He affirmed, using a familiar Greek expression that served as a profound confirmation, equivalent to saying, \\"Indeed, you have spoken the truth—it is I.\\""},{"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":"\\"You have spoken\\": a confirmation in response to a asked question; you have accurately identified Me as the Christ (cf. Mk. 14:62). - \\"From now on you will witness\\": cf. Jn. 1:51. - \\"Sitting at the right hand of power\\": or at the right hand of the Almighty, namely God (cf. similarly 2 Pet. 1:17). To occupy the position at the right hand signifies the strength and special honor of the one who is seated there (cf. note on Matt. 20:21). This refers, of course, to the declaration in Psalm 110:1, in which the Messiah is depicted as seated at God's right hand (cf. note on Matthew 22:42 ff.); through this reference, the Lord's affirmative response to the inquiry regarding His identity as the Messiah is further substantiated. - \\"Coming in the clouds of heaven\\": this references the prophetic vision of the Messiah found in the writings of the prophet Daniel (Dan. 7:13-14), which also affirms His proclamation. The essence of this statement is clear: I am indeed the Messiah, and you will behold Me in the splendor and glory as envisioned by the ancient prophets. 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The prophet declared, “Behold, on the clouds of heaven, there appears one like a son of man, coming, and He shall be presented before the Ancient of Days. To Him will be given dominion, glory, and a kingdom; all peoples, nations, and languages shall serve Him; His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom shall not be destroyed” (Dan. 7:13, 14). In reference to these prophetic words, the Savior indicates to the Sanhedrin members that they will soon recognize Him as the One foretold by the prophet—events will soon reveal Him in a manner too daunting for them to ignore. To sit at the right hand of the Almighty signifies possessing the fullness of divine authority and participating in the governance of creation. The phrase “coming in the clouds of heaven” illustrates the gradual revelation of the Messiah's Divine glory, as foretold by the prophet. 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