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What does Matthew 24:39 mean?

"and they didn’t know until the flood came, and took them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man."

— Matthew 24:39 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

36

But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

37

“As the days of Noah were, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

38

For as in those days which were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ship,

39

and they didn’t know until the flood came, and took them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

40

Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and one will be left.

41

Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and one will be left.

42

Watch therefore, for you don’t know in what hour your Lord comes.

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