Mat 24:27 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 24:27-28: 24:27-28 Lightning may be an allusion to the astrological phenomena attending the Messiah’s coming (see 24:29-31 ; 1 Thes 4:13-18 ). It is not the suddenness of lightning that is in view but rather the magnitude of its visibility. Very possibly, Jesus gave these sayings to ward off premature excitement regarding the end (1 Thes 4:13

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c1 Thes 4:13-18►

d1 Thes 4:13–5:10►

e2 Thes 2:1-12►

‏ Matthew 24:27

Summary for Matt 24:27-28: 24:27-28 ^a Lightning may be an allusion to the astrological phenomena attending the Messiah’s coming (see 24:29-31 ^b; 1 Thes 4:13-18 ^c). It is not the suddenness of lightning that is in view but rather the magnitude of its visibility. Very possibly, Jesus gave these sayings to ward off premature excitement regarding the end (1 Thes 4:13–5:10 ^d; 2 Thes 2:1-12 ^e).