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Matthew 24

Matthew 24:40

Readiness at Any Hour · Matthew 24:36–51
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Translations

Modern
Two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.
Traditional
Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
Literal
Then two will be in the field: one is taken, and one is left.
Latin
Tunc duo erunt in agro: unus assumetur, et unus relinquetur.

Original

Greek
English
Two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.

Notes

Matthew 24:40–41

The word taken most likely means taken in judgment, either in AD 70 or at the end of history. Left would then mean remaining to enter a new time. This new time could be the age of the church (see 21:43; 22:1–14) or the thousand–year reign of Christ on earth (the Millennium).

Matthew 24:37–41

The second coming of Jesus will surprise people, just like the flood of Noah did (Genesis 7). The only way to be ready is to live consistently alert and obedient (compare Luke 17:26–27, 34–35).

Matthew 24:37–25:46

Jesus now applied his prophecies (Matthew 24:1–36) to his disciples so they would stay faithful and be ready for his second coming.

Theme notes and profiles

Curses and Blessings The Day Is Coming

Events

Parallels

Genesis 6:1–7 Mark 13:32–37 Luke 12:35–48

Glossary

Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Second Letter to the Thessalonians Son of Man Tribulation

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding