Matthew 24:40

Then two men shall be in the field, the one is received, and the one is left;

Young's Literal Translation

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 till the flood came and took all away; so shall be also the presence of the Son of Man.

41two women shall be grinding in the mill, one is received, and one is left.

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Cross References

Luke 17:34'I say to you, In that night, there shall be two men on one couch, the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left;

1 Corinthians 4:7for who doth make thee to differ? and what hast thou, that thou didst not receive? and if thou didst also receive, why dost thou glory as not having received?

2 Peter 2:7and righteous Lot, worn down by the conduct in lasciviousness of the impious, He did rescue,

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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