Bible Commentary

And they answered, that they could not tell whence [it was.] 7. they could not tell ] Rather, did not know. A wise answer in cases of real uncertainty, as the Hebrew proverb taught “ Learn to say I do not know;” but a base answer when they had an opinion but did not dare … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 20:7”

But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet. 6. all the people will stone us ] The word is a strong compound katalithasei used here only ‘will stone us to death. Herod had been daunted by the same dread, Mat 14:5; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 20:6”

And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not? 5. they reasoned with themselves ] They went aside to discuss together what answer they should give. This deliberation rendered their confession of ignorance more glaring and more fatal to their claims. Why then … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 20:5”

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 4. was it from heaven, or of men? ] Rather, from men. This was equivalent to the question with which surely the teachers of Israel should at once have been provided with an answer was the Baptist a prophet or a seducer? If they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 20:4”

And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 3. I will also ask you one thing ] Rather, a question. The divine readiness and (if we may be allowed the expression) presence of mind of Jesus was most conspicuously shewn on this perilous day and the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 20:3”

And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? 2. by what authority ] Rather, by what kind of authority. The implication is ‘you are only called a Rabbi by courtesyyou are not a ‘pupil of the wise you are not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 20:2”

And it came to pass, [that] on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon [him] with the elders, Luk 20:1-8. Sudden Question of the Priests and Scribes. 1. on one of those days ] ‘Those’ is omitted in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 20:1”

And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. 48. were very attentive to hear him ] Literally, “ were hanging from him,” i.e. hung on His lips; “ pendebot ab ore,” Verg. Aen. iv. 79. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Could not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:48”

And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, 47, 48. Eagerness of the People to hear. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Daily in the temple – That is, for five or six days before his crucifixion. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:47”

Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. 46. My house is the house of prayer ] Isa 56:7. See on Luk 1:10, Luk 18:10. a den of thieves ] Rather, a brigands’ cave. Our Lord had seen many of these … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:46”