MATTHEW—NOTE ON Matthew 24:30 sign of the Son of Man. Some suggest that this is a kind of heavenly banner that will open in the heavens as Christ returns in “power and great glory.” Others understand it to be the arrival of the Son of Man himself (see Matthew 16:27; Matthew 26:64). mourn. Either a sorrow that produces repentance, or a great sadness of regret in light of coming judgment. they will see the Son of Man (see note on 8:20) coming on the clouds of heaven. This recalls Daniel’s prophecy (Daniel 7:13) and points to Jesus’ return at the end of the age (see 2 Thessalonians 1:7; Revelation 19:11). with power and great glory. Christ will be revealed as the eternal ruler of the kingdom of God (see Daniel 7:13).

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