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40 At that time two men will be in the field; one will be [a]taken [for judgment] and one will be left. 41 Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken [for judgment] and one will be left.

Be Ready for His Coming

42 “So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 24:40 This is not the removal of the church described in 1 Thess 4:13-18 and Rev 3:10. The one taken is taken for judgment just as the wicked were taken by the flood in Noah’s day. The one left is left to enter the kingdom that Christ will establish.

40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left.(A) 41 Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left.(B)

42 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.(C)

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