And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.
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Cyril of Alexandria
AD 444
The Savior … was speaking of the last day, that is, the end of this world…. Strengthening them to recall the last day and the end time, he commands them to disregard all earthly and temporary matters and look only to one end, the duty of everyone saving his soul. He says, “He that is on the housetop, do not let him go down to the house to carry away his goods.” In these words, he apparently means the one who is at ease, living in wealth and worldly glory. Those that stand on the housetops are always conspicuous in the eyes of those who are around the house. Commentary on Luke, Homily
