Matthew 24:5

“…Antichrist, as it is termed, having neither read what is said of him in the book of Daniel nor in the writings of Paul, nor what the Saviour in the Gospels has predicted about his coming, we must make a few remarks upon this subject also; because, “as faces do not resemble faces,” so also neither do men’s…” — editor's note: Cf. Matt. xxiv. 4, 5.

“For already, as thou hast seen, many have begun to say, I am the Christ: and the abomination of desolation is yet to come, assuming to himself the false title of Christ.” — editor's note: Matt. xxiv. 5.

“And afterwards He added: “But take ye heed; behold, I have foretold you all things.”” — editor's note: Matt. xxiv. 5, 25.

“And He shall send His angels with a great trumpet, and they shall gather together His elect from the four winds, from the heights of heaven, even into the farthest bounds thereof.”” — editor's note: Matt. xxiv. 4–31.

“The Gospel saith this, that in the last times many evils, many stumbling-blocks, many tribulations, much iniquity, shall abound; but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.” — editor's note: Matt. xxiv. 3–13.

Chapter LXXVII.—Of the Harmony Subsisting Between the Three Evangelists in Their Narratives of the Discourse Which He Delivered on the Mount of Olives, When the Disciples Asked When the Consummation Should Happen.…

“See that ye be not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.”” — editor's note: Matt. xxiv. 4–6.

The Lord continuing His walk arrives at Mount Olivet, having by the way foretold the destruction of the temple to those disciples who had shewn and commended the buildings. When they had reached the Mount they came…

They asked Him in private, because they were great things about which they were going to ask Him. They wished to know the day of His coming, for the vehement desire they had to see His glory.

They ask Him three things. First, The time of the destruction of Jerusalem, saying, “Tell us when shall these things be?” Secondly, The time of Christ’s coming, saying, “And what shall be the sign of Thy coming?”…

Luke speaks of one enquiry, that concerning Jerusalem, as though the disciples supposed that Christ’s coming should be then, and the end of the world should be when Jerusalem should be destroyed. Whereas Mark does…

I think Mount Olivet to be a mystery of the Church out of the Gentiles.

For Mount Olivet has no unfruitful trees, but olives, which supply light to dispel darkness, which give rest to the weary, health to the sick. And sitting on Mount Olivet over against the temple, the Lord discourses…

For the husbandman dwelling on Mount Olivet is the word of God confirmed in the Church, that is, Christ, who ever grafts the branches of the wild olive on the good olive tree of the Fathers. They who have confidence…

And because the questions of the disciples are threefold, they are separated by different times and meanings. That concerning the destruction of the city is first answered, and is then confirmed by truth of doctrine,…

His first answer is neither concerning the destruction of Jerusalem, nor concerning His second coming, but concerning the evils which were to be immediately encountered.

One of them of whom He speaks was Simon of Samaria, of whom we read in the Acts of the Apostles, that he gave himself out to be the great Power, leaving these things written in his works [ed. note: “The followers of…

They that are deceived are many, because “wide is the gate that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.” [Matt 7:13] This one thing is enough to detect the Antichrists and seducers, that they…

Matthew 24:5 and Mark 13:6 share the same wording (15 words).

Matthew 24:5 and Luke 21:8 share the same wording (10 words).

Cited together in Origen on Matthew 24:3–5 (2) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Against Celsus VI.45.

Cited together in Against Celsus VI.45.

Cited together in Against Celsus VI.45.

Cited together in Jerome on Matthew 24:3–5 (2) (Catena Aurea).

Cited together in Against Celsus VI.45.

Cited together in Against Celsus VI.45.

Cited together in Origen on Matthew 24:3–5 (3) (Catena Aurea).