SEV Biblia, Chapter 13:23
Mas vosotros mirad; he aquí os lo he dicho antes todo.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 23. But take ye heed , etc..] The Persic version adds, of them; of the false Christs, and false prophets: for though the purposes of God, concerning the salvation of his elect, are infrustrable; his promises are yea and amen; his grace is efficacious and irresistible, and his power uncontrollable; and the salvation of his chosen ones certain; yet it becomes them to be on their guard against every deception, and temptation, and to make use of all means for their perseverance: behold, I have foretold you all things ; relating to the destruction of the temple, city, and nation of the Jews; the signs that would go before it, as the disciples had desired; the miseries and calamities that would attend it, and the danger they would be exposed to through false Christs, and false prophets; and therefore would be inexcusable, if they did not observe the caution he now gave them: and moreover, when all these should be accomplished, they would remember that he had told them of them beforehand; which would be a proof of his omniscience, and so an establishment of them in the truth of him, as the Messiah; (see Gill on Matthew 24:25).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 14-23 - The Jews in rebelling against the Romans, and in persecuting the Christians, hastened their own ruin apace. Here we have a prediction of that ruin which came upon them within less than forty years after this Such destruction and desolation, that the like cannot be found in an history. Promises of power to persevere, and cautions against fallin away, well agree with each other. But the more we consider thes things, the more we shall see abundant cause to flee without delay for refuge to Christ, and to renounce every earthly object, for the salvation of our souls.
Greek Textus Receptus
υμεις 5210 P-2NP δε 1161 CONJ βλεπετε 991 5720 V-PAM-2P ιδου 2400 5628 V-2AAM-2S προειρηκα 4280 5758 V-RAI-1S υμιν 5213 P-2DP παντα 3956 A-APN
Robertson's NT Word Studies
13:23 {But take ye heed} (humeis de blepete). Gullibility is no mark of a saint or of piety. Note emphatic position of you (humeis). Credulity ranks no higher than scepticism. God gave us our wits for self-protection. Christ has warned us beforehand.
