Bible Commentary

And he cried, saying, Jesus, [thou] son of David, have mercy on me. 38. Jesus, thou Son of David ] The use of this Messianic title implies a strong faith in Bartimaeus. have mercy on me ] “The Kyrie Eleison of the soul which precedes its Hosanna.” Van Oosterzee. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:38”

And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. Some of the company answered him, that Jesus, the prophet of Nazareth, so much talked of, and said to be the Messiah, who was become so famous for his doctrines and miracles, for healing diseases, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:37”

And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. See Poole on “Mat 20:30“, and following verses to Mat 20:34, See Poole on “Mar 10:46“, and following verses to Mar 10:52, where this whole history is more fully opened. It is here again very remarkable, how much Christ attributes to faith: Thy faith … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:36”

And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: 35-43. Bartimaeus healed at Jericho. 35. as he was come nigh unto Jericho ] This would be a week before our Lord’s death on the evening of Thursday, Nisan 7, or the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:35”

And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken. 34. they understood none of these things ] as had been the case before, Luk 9:43-45; and St Mark tells us (Mar 9:32) that ‘they were afraid to ask Him.’ It was only … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:34”

And they shall scourge [him,] and put him to death: and the third day he shall rise again. Verse 33. And the third day he shall rise again.] See Ho 6:2; and let the reader observe that the passage should be read thus: In the third day he will raise HIM up, () and we … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:33”

For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: 32 . unto the Gentiles ] This was the third, and by far the clearest and most circumstantial prophecy respecting His death. Hitherto, except for scattered hints which they could not understand (Luk 9:22; Luk 9:45), the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:32”

Then he took [unto him] the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. 31. Then he took unto him the twelve ] apart, and on the road, as we learn from Mat 20:17. St … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:31”

Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting. 30. manifold more ] St Matthew and St Mark say ‘a hundredfold] and St Matthew adds that in the Palingenesia the New Birthday of the World, the Restoration of all things they shall sit on twelve thrones, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:30”

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God’s sake, 29. There is no man that hath left house ] Compare the sacrifice and reward of the sons of Levi, Deu 33:8-11. for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 18:29”