Matthew 24:40

Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one will be left.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

39They knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.

41Two women will be grinding grain at the mill; one will be taken and one will be left.

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Cross References

Luke 17:34I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other will be left.

1 Corinthians 4:7For who regards yoʋ as superior? What do yoʋ have that yoʋ did not receive? And if yoʋ did receive it, why do yoʋ boast as though yoʋ did not receive it?

2 Peter 2:7and if he rescued righteous Lot, who was distressed by the sensual conduct of the lawless

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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