36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.
36 Truly I tell you, all this will come on this generation.
36 Truly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.#rl
36 All this, I'm telling you, is coming down on you, on your generation
36 Assuredly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation
36 I tell you the truth, this judgment will fall on this very generation.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Matthew 23:36
Commentary on Matthew 23:34-39
(Read Matthew 23:34-39)
Our Lord declares the miseries the inhabitants of Jerusalem were about to bring upon themselves, but he does not notice the sufferings he was to undergo. A hen gathering her chickens under her wings, is an apt emblem of the Saviour's tender love to those who trust in him, and his faithful care of them. He calls sinners to take refuge under his tender protection, keeps them safe, and nourishes them to eternal life. The present dispersion and unbelief of the Jews, and their future conversion to Christ, were here foretold. Jerusalem and her children had a large share of guilt, and their punishment has been signal. But ere long, deserved vengeance will fall on every church which is Christian in name only. In the mean time the Saviour stands ready to receive all who come to him. There is nothing between sinners and eternal happiness, but their proud and unbelieving unwillingness.