Matthew 24:40

Then two [men] will be in the field: one is received, and one is left;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

In Context

39and they did not know until the flood came and took all away, so will also be the coming of the Son of Man.

41two [women] will be grinding in the mill: one is received, and one is left.

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Cross References

Luke 17:34I say to you, in that night there will be two [men] on one bed: one will be taken, and the other will be left;

1 Corinthians 4:7for who makes you to differ? And what do you have, that you did not receive? And if you also received, why do you glory as not having received?

2 Peter 2:7and He rescued righteous Lot, worn down by the conduct of the lawless in licentiousness,

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 →

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