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Matthew 25:31

The Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 25:31

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

When ( ὁ ìταν δε Ì, but when). The particle, unnoticed in the Authorized Version, indicates the distinction between this section and the preceding parables, the latter exemplifying the judgment specially on Christians, this setting forth the judgment on the whole world.

Son of man. With his glorified body, such as he was seen at his Transfiguration (). In his glory. The term occurs twice in this verse, as elsewhere (; ; , where see notes) denoting that then his humiliation will have passed away, and he will appear as he is.

All the holy angels with him. "Holy" is probably a transcriber's addition, which has crept into the later text. The Vulgate omits it. At this time all the family of heaven and earth shall be assembled (; ).

Of angels and men none shall be wanting. "Omnes angeli, omnes nationes. Quanta celebritas!" (Bengel). Then shall he sit, etc. He shall take his seat as Judge on his glorious throne trey. ), surrounded by the angels and the saints (Jud ; ).

Observe, this was spoken three days before his death (comp. , ).

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