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NASB | Matthew 24:31 "And He will send forth His angels with A GREAT TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect from the four winds, from one end of the sky to the other. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 24:31 "And He will send His angels with A LOUD TRUMPET and THEY WILL GATHER TOGETHER His elect (God's chosen ones) from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. [Is 27:13; Zech 9:14] |
Bible Question:
Scripture ... Mat 24:29-31; 2 The 2:1 ... Who are His elect (vs 31)? If they are Christians, will we go thruough the tribulation (vv 29-30)? Episunagoge (gathering together) (2 The 2:1) is from Episunago (gather together) used here. Searcher |
Bible Answer: Dear Searcher, When anyone mentions the elect, I am drawn like a bee to honey! Election of Grace - The Scripture speaks (1) of the election of individuals to office or to honour and privilege, e.g., Abraham, Jacob, Saul, David, Solomon, were all chosen by God for the positions they held; so also were the apostles. (2) There is also an election of nations to special privileges, e.g., the Hebrews (Deut. 7:6; Rom. 9:4). (3) But in addition there is an election of individuals to eternal life (2 Thess. 2:13; Eph. 1:4; 1 Pet. 1:2; John 13:18). (Easton's Bible Dictionary) I believe the passage is a reference to the gathering together of all the saints (those chosen by God and saved through His gracious gift of faith). John |