until the appearing (τῆς παρουσίας) of the God of righteousness, so that Jacob may rest in peace” (Judah xxii. 2) For ‘consummation of the age’ (συντελεία τοῦ αἰῶνος), or ‘end of the world,’ comp. 13:40, 49. A great deal must happen first, and therefore the disciples must not be led astray by rumours that He has already returned. There will be false Christs, wars and tumults, famines and earthquakes, persecutions by the heathen, treachery among Christians,