Verse 24. Many prophets] See on Mt 13:11; Mt 13:17.

Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible

For I tell you that many prophets and kings,…. As Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, who were prophets, as well as patriarchs, and David, Solomon, and others:

have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them, and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them, meaning himself, doctrines, and miracles; [See comments on Mt 13:17].

Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible

Which ye see ( ). The expression of makes “ye” very emphatic in contrast with the prophets and kings of former days.

Fuente: Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament

1) “For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired,” (lego gar humin hot! polloi prophetai kai basileis ethelesan) “For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired,” or longed, as Abraham, Joh 8:56; Heb 11:23-27. The coming of the Messiah was the highest object of their hope and anticipation, 1Pe 1:10; Hag 2:7.

2) “To see those things which ye see,” (Idein ha humeis blepete) “To see (perceive) the things which you all see,” Gen 49:18; Num 24:17; 2Sa 23:1-5, as Jacob, Balaam, and David did.

3) “And have not seen them;” (kai ouk eidan) “And they did not see them,” 1) First the fulfilled prophecies in the coming and labor of John the Baptist, and 2) Second the fulfilled prophecies calling out of the church, New Covenant Fellowship, ordaining of the apostles, and the miracles He performed, Mat 13:16-17.

4) “And to hear those things which ye hear,” (kai akousai ha akouete) “And to hear the things which you all hear,” day by day, repeatedly at my mouth, Mat 7:28-29.

5) “And have not heard them.” (kai ouk ekousan) “And they did not hear,” as you all have, though they died in faith anticipating my coming or their coming to my Father’s house, Heb 11:10; Heb 11:13.

Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary

Luk 10:24

. Many Prophets and Kings have desired to see. The condition of the Church, at the present day, is justly pronounced to be preferable to that of the holy fathers, who lived under the Law; because to them was exhibited, under shadows and figures only, what is now openly manifested in the shining face of Christ. The vail of the temple being rent, (Mat 27:51,) we enter by faith into the heavenly sanctuary, and are freely permitted to approach to God. Although the fathers were satisfied with their lot, and enjoyed a blessed peace in their own minds, yet this did not prevent their desires from extending farther. Thus, Abraham saw the day of Christ afar off, and rejoice, (Joh 8:56,) and yet longed to enjoy a nearer view, but did not obtain his wish. Simeon spoke the sentiments of all, (191) when he said, Now thou sendest thy servant away in peace, (Luk 2:29.) And indeed it was impossible that, under the burden of that curse by which the human race is crushed, they should be otherwise than altogether inflamed with the desire of a promised deliverance. (192) Let us therefore learn, that they breathed after Christ, like hungry persons, and yet possessed a serene faith; so that they did not murmur against God, but kept their minds in patient expectation till the full time of revelation.

(191) “ Simeon disoit selon l’affection de tours les Peres;” — “Simeon spoke according to the feeling of all the Fathers.”

(192) “ Et de faict, il ne se pouvoit faire que ces bons personnages ne fussent tous ravis, et comme enflambez d’un grand desir de la delivrance promise.” — “And indeed it was impossible that those good men should not be altogether transported, and as it were inflamed with a great desire of the promised deliverance.”

Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary

(24) Many prophets and kings. . . .There is a slight verbal difference here as compared with St. Matthews report, which gives prophets and righteous men.

Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)

24. Prophets As Moses, Isaiah, and Daniel.

Kings As David, Josiah, and Hezekiah.

The SEVENTY, as being a temporary symbol, now recede forever from view. Their collective name has not been recorded in later apostolic history; but their individual names were written in heaven, and the fulfilment of the predictions they symbolized is now taking place on earth. By consulting the Harmony, at page 101, it will be seen that after “the return of the Seventy,” which followed the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus “prosecutes a ministry in Judea” until the Feast of Dedication. In what section of Judea this ministry was prosecuted we are not informed, as Luke gives no notice of place. But as we know from other evangelists that the residence of the sisters of Lazarus was in Bethany, so we may infer that Eastern Judea, lying between Jerusalem and the Jordan, was the region of the whole period.

This entire period, extending from the Feast of Tabernacles to the Feast of Dedication, terminates at Luk 13:21. Though the contents are not equally striking with the lessons of the Peraean ministry, (Luk 13:23 to Luk 17:10,) this period contains some brilliant gems of divine wisdom. Beginning with the memorable parable of the Good Samaritan, (25-37,) we have next the home in Bethany, (38-42,) the establishment of the Lord’s Prayer as a permanent heritage, (Luk 11:1-13,) the sermon to the myriads, with its appendix, (Luk 12:1 to Luk 13:9.)

Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

“For I say to you, that many prophets and kings desired to see the things which you see, and did not see them, and to hear the things which you hear, and did not hear them.”

This was something that many wise men of understanding, many prophets and kings, have desired to see, and have not seen it, have desired to hear and have not heard it (compare 1Pe 1:10-12; Isa 52:15). They saw it in part but they could not know. But they, the disciples, have heard it and seen it and are therefore truly blessed. This is therefore what they should primarily rejoice in. Note the introduction of the idea of ‘hearing’. Hearing His words is constantly central in Jesus thinking. Having ‘seen’ Him as the beloved Son they must hear Him in His role as the introducer of the last days, of the acceptable year of the Lord (Luk 4:19), as the revealer of the mind of God.

Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett

24 For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them ; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them .

Ver. 24. Many prophets and kings ] Many righteous, saith Matthew, Mat 13:17 . Righteous persons are kings.

Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)

24. . . . ] David united both these, also Solomon. There may be an especial reference to the affecting last words of David, 2Sa 23:1-5 , which certainly are a prophecy of the Redeemer, and in which he says, Luk 10:5 , “This is all my salvation, and all my desire, though he make it not to grow:” see also Gen 49:18 .

Fuente: Henry Alford’s Greek Testament

tell you = say to you.

prophets. Abraham (Gen 20:7; Gen 23:6), Jacob (Gen 49:18; App-36), &c.

kings. David (2Sa 23:1-5).

desired. Greek. thelo. App-102.

see. Greek. eidon. App-133.

not. Greek. ou. App-105.

Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics

24. . . .] David united both these, also Solomon. There may be an especial reference to the affecting last words of David, 2Sa 23:1-5, which certainly are a prophecy of the Redeemer, and in which he says, Luk 10:5, This is all my salvation, and all my desire, though he make it not to grow:-see also Gen 49:18.

Fuente: The Greek Testament

Luk 10:24. , prophets and kings) who were otherwise highly blessed. An example of both is furnished in Abraham, who was at once a prophet and prince: Gen 23:6; Gen 20:7 : so also David, who was both a prophet and a king, and the father of so many kings.

Fuente: Gnomon of the New Testament

many: Joh 8:56, Heb 11:13, Heb 11:39, 1Pe 1:10, 1Pe 1:11

Reciprocal: Son 8:1 – that thou Isa 29:14 – for the wisdom Jer 33:14 – General Mal 1:5 – your Mat 13:16 – General Mat 13:17 – That many Mat 16:17 – Blessed Luk 4:21 – This day Luk 7:28 – but Rom 16:25 – which Gal 3:23 – the faith Eph 3:5 – in other

Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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It was not the time for those ancient prophets and kings to receive that information, although they had a desire for it. (See Ephe-sians 3:9-11; 1Pe 1:10-12.)

Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary

The prophets typically looked forward to the fulfillment of the things that they predicted (1Pe 1:10-12). Kings probably represent the most important people of their day. Even they, with all their advantages, could not see and hear what Jesus’ humble disciples could. What they saw was the signs of the advent of Messiah, and what they heard was the good news that the kingdom was at hand.

Jesus’ teaching in this pericope glorified the privilege of being a disciple of His. Too often the responsibilities of discipleship make following Jesus appear very threatening and unattractive, but the rewards of discipleship far outweigh its costs (cf. Rom 8:18). In view of this revelation, disciples of Jesus should feel encouraged to participate wholeheartedly and fully in God’s mission for them. For us that means participation in the execution of the Great Commission (Luk 24:44-49).

Fuente: Expository Notes of Dr. Constable (Old and New Testaments)