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Matthew 24:39-41

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

39. And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 40. Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 41. Two [women shall be] grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

Matthew 24:39-41 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 24:39

Theological / Devotional

Knew not. That is, literally, “did not come to know,” or “did not come to a recognition.” For 120 years Noah had warned the antediluvians of the coming of the Flood. They had ample opportunity to know, but chose not to believe. They locked themselves in the darkness of unbelief (see on Hosea 4:6).

Took them. See Gen. 7:11, 12, 17-22.

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