Matthew 24:40
Then two men will be in the field; one is taken, and one let go;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.
In Context
41Two women will be crushing grain; one is taken, and one let go.
Cross References
Luke 17:34I say to you, In that night there will be two men sleeping in one bed, and one will be taken away and the other let go.
1 Corinthians 4:7For who made you better than your brother? or what have you that has not been given to you? but if it has been given to you, what cause have you for pride, as if it had not been given to you?
2 Peter 2:7And kept safe Lot, the upright man, who was deeply troubled by the unclean life of the evil-doers
Matthew Henry on Matthew 24:33-51
Parable of the Fig-Tree; Awful Predictions; The Duty of Watchfulness; The Good and Evil Steward. 32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 36 But of that day and hour knoweth… Read the whole commentary →