Perfectly; more literally, accurately, having been carefully instructed on that point by myself.

The day of the Lord; of his second coming in glory just spoken of.

As a thief in the night; suddenly and at an unexpected time. It is God's will that men should live in constant preparation for it. All over-curious computations for the purpose of fixing its exact date are vain and profitless. Matthew 24:36. What the apostle here says of Christ's second coming is eminently true also of his particular coming to each one at death, which is, in truth, to him the end of the world. Hebrews 9:27.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising

Old Testament