But on the day Lot left Sodom, fire and sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all.
We have here a discourse of Christ's concerning the kingdom of God, that is, the kingdom of the Messiah, which was now shortly to be set up, and of which there was great expectation. I. Here is the demand of the Pharisees concerning it, which occasioned this discourse.
Commenting on Luke 17:20-37
Even thus shall it be in the day when the son of man is revealed. In his power, when he comes to avenge himself on the Jews; and when he is revealed from heaven in flaming fire, at the last day.
COMING OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND OF THE SON OF MAN. (Luke 17:20-37) when, &c.--To meet the erroneous views not only of the Pharisees, but of the disciples themselves, our Lord addresses both, announcing the coming of the kingdom under different aspects. It cometh not with observation--with watching or lying in wait, as for something outwardly imposing and at once revealing itself.
Commenting on Luke 17:20-37