Luke 17:34

Luke 17:34. I say unto you. Solemn introduction.

In that night. Night is the time of surprise and terror, and the return of the Lord had already been set forth figuratively as occurring at night (chap. Luke 12:35-39); but Luke 17:35-36, refer to the day-time.

Two men on one bed. Peculiar to Luke. Illustrating the separation of those previously closely associated together. Husband and wife are not referred to, however. There will be a separation between the faithful and the unfaithful, as well as a gathering of the elect out of the world. This illustration gives prominence to the former idea, the next to the latter.