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Matthew 24:40-42
1599 Geneva Bible
Matthew 24:40-42
1599 Geneva Bible
40 (A)[a]Then two shall be in the fields, the one shall be received, and the other shall be refused.
41 [b]Two women shall be grinding at the mill: the one shall be received, and the other shall be refused.
42 (B)[c]Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your master will come.
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- Matthew 24:40 Against them that persuade themselves that God will be merciful to all men, and do by that means give over themselves to sin, that they may in the meanwhile live in pleasure void of all care.
- Matthew 24:41 The Greek women and the Barbarians did grind and bake. (Plutarch, book Problem)
- Matthew 24:42 An example of the horrible carelessness of men in those things whereof they ought to be most careful.
Matthew 24:40-42
New International Version
Matthew 24:40-42
New International Version
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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