For as the lightning, that flashing out of the one part under heaven, shines unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.
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Cornelius a Lapide
AD 1637
For as the lightning. The Syriac has, "As the lightning shines from heaven and lightens all things under heaven." As the lightning most suddenly, swiftly, and openly descends from heaven and shines out, so shall I suddenly and unexpectedly return to judgment. There will be no need of watching for Me, or sign, or Mark , for I shall appear conspicuous and glorious to all in the whole earth. This and the following we have read in Matthew 24:27 and following, where I have explained it.
For as the lightning See Matthew xxiv. 27. (Witham)
Christ here alludes to the glory with which he shall appear when he shall come to judge the world, surrounded by his angels when he will appear like lightning, that shall penetrate the inmost recesses of our souls, and shall suffer no crime, not even the slightest thought of our souls, to pass unnoticed. This is the time when he will manifest his glory, and not on his entry into Jerusalem, as the disciples imagined: for he informs them, that he will then have to suffer a cruel death. (Ven. Bede)
