Matthew 24:6

“And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, etc.] This is the second sign of the destruction of Jerusalem: it is observable that this, and some of the following signs, are given by the Jews, as signs of the Messiah’s coming; whereas they were forerunners of their ruin, for the rejection of him who was already come. They suppose the Messiah will come in the seventh year, or the year of rest and release: “On the seventh year (they say f1362) will be twmjlm, “wars”: and in the going out, or at the close of the seventh year, the son of David will come.” Which wars, the gloss says, will be between the nations of the world, and Israel. Here wars may mean the commotions, insurrections, and…”

“And ye shall hear of wars ... - It is recorded in the history of Rome that violent agitations prevailed in the Roman empire previous to the destruction of Jerusalem. Four emperors, Nero, Galba, Otho, and Vitellius, suffered violent deaths in the short space of eighteen months. In consequence of these changes in the government, there were commotions throughout the empire. Parties were formed, and bloody and violent wars were the consequence of attachment to particular emperors. This is the more remarkable, as at the time that the prophecy was made, the empire was in a state of peace. Rumours of wars - Wars declared or threatened, but not carried into execution. Josephus says that Bardanes,…”

“Wars - Near: Rumours of wars - At a distance. All these things must come to pass - As a foundation for lasting tranquillity. But the end - Concerning which ye inquire, is not yet - So far from it, that this is but the beginning sorrows. Matthew 24:9”

“24:6 these things must take place: Tumultuous times are part of God’s sovereign plan as he brings history to a close (see 24:7, 29-30; 2 Thes 2:8-12). • The end could refer to the close of an epoch (such as at AD 70) or the end of human history as we now know it (cp. Matt 24:13-14; see also 10:22; 13:39-40, 49).”

“ye shall hear: Jer 4:19-22, Jer 6:22-24, Jer 8:15, Jer 8:16, Jer 47:6; Eze 7:24-26, Eze 14:17-21; Eze 21:9-15, Eze 21:28; Dan. 11:1-45; Mar 13:7, Mar 13:8; Luk 21:9 see: Psa 27:1-3, Psa 46:1-3, Psa 112:7; Isa 8:12-14, Isa 12:2, Isa 26:3, Isa 26:4, Isa 26:20, Isa 26:21; Hab 3:16-18; Luk 21:19; Joh 14:1, Joh 14:27; Th2 2:2; Pe1 3:14, Pe1 3:15 must: Mat 26:54; Luk 22:37; Act 27:24-26 but: Mat 24:14; Dan 9:24-27 Matthew 24:7”