Bible Commentary

And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. 15. having received the kingdom ] Not however the coveted title of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:15”

But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this [man] to reign over us. 14. hated him ] And this was not strange, seeing that the very beginning of his reign had been signalised by a hideous massacre of his subjects. (Jos. Antt. xvii. 9, 3.) and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:14”

And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. 13. his ten servants ] Rather, ten servants of his own; for such a noble would count his servants by hundreds. ten pounds ] The mina was 100 drachmas (Luk 15:8), and was worth 3. 6s. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:13”

He said therefore, A certain noble man went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. 12. A certain nobleman, &c.] This would seem a most unintelligible incident if we did not know what suggested it. The Evangelists throw no gleam of light upon it, and the fact that we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:12”

And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. 11-27. The Parable of the Pounds. 11. because he was nigh to Jerusalem ] Probably therefore the parable was spoken on the journey. should immediately … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:11”

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. 10. that which was lost ] See Luk 15:1-32; Mat 18:11; 1Ti 1:15; Eze 34:11-16. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges See the notes at Mat 18:11. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible 10. lostand such … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:10”

And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 9. a son of Abraham ] Used here in the high spiritual sense (Rom 4:11-12; Rom 4:16; Gal 3:7) though also true (as the name shews) in the literal sense. See Luk 1:55, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:9”

And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore [him] fourfold. 8. stood ] The word means ‘taking his position’ in sight of all the crowd; see Luk 18:11. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:8”

And when they saw [it,] they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner. 7. they all murmured ] Rather, they all began to murmur aloud. The all’ is very significant as shewing how deep-seated was the national feeling which, because it was unworthy, our Lord … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:7”

And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully. 6. joyfully ] This public honour done by the Messiah to one so despised by all classes of his countrymen, ennobled him with a new feeling of happiness and self-respect. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 6. Received him joyfully.] He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 19:6”