Bible Commentary

(The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) [he was] of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God. 51. the same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them ] It is remarkable that Joseph is the only Sanhedrist of whom … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:51”

And, behold, [there was] a man named Joseph, a counselor; [and he was] a good man, and a just: 50 – 54. Joseph of Arimathaea. The taking down from the Cross. The Entombment. 50. a counseller ] i.e. a member of the Sanhedrin, and therefore (as one of the 70 most distinguished members of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:50”

And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things. 49. And all his acquaintance ] Rather, But. Peculiar to St Luke. Comp. Luk 2:44. stood afar of beholding these things ] The word used is not theo-rountes, as in Luk 23:35. There is, perhaps, in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:49”

And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. 48. all the people ] Rather, all the crowds. smote their breasts, and returned ] Rather, returned, smiting their breasts. It must be remembered that the People had not acted spontaneously in this matter, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:48”

Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 47. the centurion ] who commanded the quaternion of soldiers. It is remarkable that St Luke gives us several instances of ‘good centurions,’ Luk 7:2, Luk 23:47; Act 10:1; Act 22:26; Act 27:43. saw what was done … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:47”

And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. 46. And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said ] Rather, And, crying with a loud voice, Jesus said. St Luke here omits the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:46”

And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 45. And the sun was darkened ] Instead of these words some MSS. ( , B, C, &c.) read “ the sun eclipsing,” or “ failing.” The reading seems only to be an attempt, and that a very unsuccessful … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:45”

And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 44-49. Darkness. The Veil of the Temple rent. The End. Remorse of the Spectators. 44. it was about the sixth hour ] i.e. mid-day. This seems at first sight to contradict Joh 19:14, but there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:44”

And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise. 43. To day ] An unexpected boon, for the crucified often lingered in agony for more than two days. To day shalt thou be with me in paradise ] Paradeisos is derived from the Persian word Pardes, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:43”

And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 42. Jesus, Lord ] Rather, Oh, Jesus; the “Lord” is omitted in , B, C, L. He may well have been encouraged by having heard the prayer of Jesus for His murderers, Luk 23:34. “ Oravit misericordia ut oraret miseria.” Aug. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 23:42”