Luke 17:24
“For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But first must he suffer many things,.... By cruel mockings, spitting, buffeting, scourging, and, at last, death itself;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 17:23-24
And they shall say ... - Many false Christs, according to Josephus, appeared about that time, attempting to lead away…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
As the lightning, that lighteneth - See this particularly explained, Mat 24:27, Mat 24:28 (note).
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 17:20-37
We have here a discourse of Christ's concerning the kingdom of God, that is, the kingdom of the Messiah, which was now…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
as the lightning, that lighteneth bright, swift, sudden, universal, irresistible.
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