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Matthew 24:26

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 24:26

Verse 26 of 51

Scripture focus

Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, [he is] in the secret chambers; believe [it] not.

Matthew 24:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 24:26

Theological / Devotional

The desert. Perhaps a reference to sparsely settled regions, in contrast with the “secret chambers” of the city (see DA 631; see on v. 18).

Go not forth. That is, do not even be curious to hear what they have to say; do not appear to be in sympathy with them by being present to hear them speak. To “go forth” is to place oneself on enchanted ground and thus to be in danger of falling into deception.

Secret chambers. Or, “inner rooms.” Compare John 7:27. Christians would not need to make long pilgrimages to find Christ — into the deserts, or elsewhere — nor would there be anything mysterious concerning the event that would make it necessary for them to enter into “secret chambers” to investigate rumors that Christ was there. By virtue of the clear instructions Jesus gave, they would know that all such minors were false.

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