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Mat 7:22. Πολλοὶ, many) even of those, perhaps, whom posterity has canonized and commanded to be accounted blessed and saints; many, certainly, of those who have had rare gifts, and have shown at times a good will (see Mar 9:39), who apprehend the power and the wisdom, but not the mercy of God.-ἐροῦσι, shall say) flattering themselves in their own persuasion. Many souls will retain the error, with which they deceive themselves, even up to that day:[344] [A miserable expectation, previously, is theirs: an awful judgment, subsequently!-V. g.] see ch. Mat 25:11. Hence may be illustrated the doctrine of the state after death. In the Judgment all things will at length be made known: see Rom 2:16; 1Co 3:13.-ἐν ἐκεινῇ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ, on that day) that great day, in comparison with which all previous days are nothing.-THY) The emphasis and accent fall upon this word in each of the three clauses: THY, sc. that of the Lord.-προεφητεύσαμεν, we have prophesied) We have openly proclaimed the mysteries of Thy kingdom. Add also: We have written commentaries and exegetical observations on books and passages of the Old and New Testament, we have preached fine sermons, etc.-δαιμόνια, devils) It is not said διαβόλους, because ΔΙΑΒΟΛΟς; is only used in the singular number.[345]
[344] Sc. the day of judgment.-(I. B.)
[345] Sc. with its technical meaning: for διάβολος, in its original sense of accuser, may be used indiscriminately in all three numbers.-(I. B.)