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Luke 17:37

King James Version (KJV)

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Luke 17:37

Verse 37 of 37

Scripture focus

And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body [is], thither will the eagles be gathered together.

Luke 17:37 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 17:37

Theological / Devotional

Where, Lord? That is, “under what circumstances, Lord?” The disciples seem to be puzzled as to how and when the things of which Jesus speaks would be (see on Matt. 24:3).

Wheresoever the body is. Jesus seems to have made use of the common proverb of the day in answer to their question. For comment see on Matt. 24:28.

Eagles. Gr. aetoi, probably here, “vultures” rather than “eagles.” Eagles are not gregarious, nor do they feed on carrion as do the vultures (see on Hab. 1:8).

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