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Matthew 24:39-41
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 24:39-41
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
39 and did not know until the flood came and took-away everyone, so also[a] will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 At-that-time there will be two men in the field— one is taken, and one is left; 41 two women grinding at the mill— one is taken[b], and one is left.
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- Matthew 24:39 That is, life was going on as normal, and God suddenly and unexpectedly intervened into human history.
- Matthew 24:41 Or, taken along... left behind. Some think believers are taken, referring either to protection on earth (as with Noah) or in heaven (through the rapture); unbelievers are left for judgment. Others think unbelievers are taken in judgment, believers are left on earth (like Noah).
Matthew 24:39-41
New International Version
Matthew 24:39-41
New International Version
39 and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.(A) 40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left.(B) 41 Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left.(C)
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