Matthew 24:38

“For as in the days that were before the flood, etc.] Not all the days before the flood, from the creation of the world; but those immediately preceding it, a century or two before it: they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage: not that these civil actions of life were criminal in themselves, had care been taken that they were not abused. It is lawful to eat and drink, provided it be in moderation, and not to excess; and to marry, and give in marriage, when the laws, rules, and ends thereof, are observed: and therefore this must be understood, either of their wholly giving themselves up to the pleasures of life, and lusts of the flesh, without any concern about the…”

“For as in the days ... - The things mentioned here denote attention to the affairs of this life rather than to what was coming on them. It does not mean that these things were wrong, but only that such was their actual employment, and that they were regardless of what was coming upon them. return to 'Top of Page'”

“they: Gen 6:2; Sa1 25:36-38, Sa1 30:16, Sa1 30:17; Isa 22:12-14; Eze 16:49, Eze 16:50; Amo 6:3-6; Luk 12:19, Luk 12:45, Luk 14:18-20, Luk 17:26-28, Luk 21:34; Rom 13:13, Rom 13:14; Co1 7:29-31 Matthew 24:39”