Matthew 24:40 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Then shall two be in the field ... - The calamity will come suddenly. There will be no escape for those whom it overtakes.

One shall be taken - The word “taken” may mean either to be taken away from the danger - that is, rescued, as Lot was Luke 17:28-29, or to be taken away “by death.” Probably the latter is the meaning.

Matthew 24:40

40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.