27For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
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For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. …
And the LORD shall be seen over them, and his arrow shall go forth as the lightning: and the Lord GOD shall blow the trumpet, and shall go with whirlwinds of the south.
But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fullers' soap:
And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones.
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 4-31)The disciples had asked concerning the times, When shall these things be ? Christ gives them no answer to that, after what number of days and years his prediction should be accomplished, for it is not for us to know the times (Acts 1:7); but they had asked, What shall be the sign ? That question he answers fully, for we are concerned to understand the signs of the times , Matt. 16:3. Now the proph…
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