Deborah13
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The Book of Daniel has only "opened up", as it were, since the 20th Century, since knowledge has increased and world travel have progressed.
"But you, Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book until the time of the end; many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase." Daniel 12:4
And he said, "Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Daniel 12:9
...many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase, is the key to when the book will be "opened up" to understanding.
JLB
Well, just one more post.
I believe that when Jesus told them that what He was talking about was in the book of Daniel, He unsealed the book at that point.
I believe "the time of the end" is referring to the end of the Mosaic age or temple age.
It does not say "end times".
I believe knowledge did increase. Before this time they did not really have an understanding of the Messiah that was to come or what His kingdom was. They did not know that He would come to redeem all mankind. I believe this is talking about Knowledge about God and the Savior.
I'm not clear about the "running to and fro" but certainly the disciples traveled all over the known world spreading the Gospel message.