Commentaries:
The Greek word astrape used in Matthew 24:27 may mean the lightning of thunderstorms or any brilliant illumination. Now what brilliant light "comes out of the east and shines even unto the west"? The sun, of course! Can we see the sun? Of course we can! Christ's presence will be "as the sun shines in his strength" (Revelation 1:16). It will be obvious—nobody will be able to miss it.
The expression, "and they also which pierced him" in Revelation 1:7 does not prove that the one Roman soldier who literally pierces Jesus' side, or the Jews who were living then, will be alive at His coming. It actually refers to the entire human family—us! Our sins took His life (Zechariah 12:10). Revelation 1:7 simply shows that all who are alive when He returns will be able to see Him. And all the rest of humanity will see Him later, when they are resurrected.
The Sensational Return of Jesus Christ!
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Malachi 4:2
Matthew 24:27
Revelation 1:7
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