Bible Commentary

But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation. 25. But first must he suffer many things ] It was essential to our Lord’s training of the Twelve at this period of His ministry, that He should again and again as in solemn refrain to all His teaching warn them of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:25”

For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one [part] under heaven, shineth unto the other [part] under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. 24. as the lightning, that lighteneth ] bright, swift, sudden, universal, irresistible. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 24. As the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:24”

And they shall say to you, See here; or, see there: go not after [them,] nor follow [them.] 23 . See here; or, see there ] A vivid description of the perpetual Messianic excitements, which finally ceased in the days of Barcochba and the Rabbi Akibha. We find a similar warning in Luk 21:8. See … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:23”

And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see [it.] 22. The days will come, when ye shall desire, &c.] Compare Mat 9:15, “The days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:22”

Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you. 21. for behold, the kingdom of God is within you ] intra vos est, Vulg. As far as the Greek is concerned, this rendering of entos is defensible (comp. Mat 23:26), and the spiritual truth expressed by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:21”

And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: 20-37. The ‘When?’ and ‘Where?’ of the Kingdom of God. 16. And when he was demanded of the Pharisees ] Literally, “ But being further questioned by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:20”

And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole. 19. hath made thee whole ] Rather, hath saved thee. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Go thy way – To the priest; for without his certificate he could not again be restored to the society of his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:19”

There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. Verse 18. This stranger.] Often God receives more praise and affectionate obedience from those who had long lived without his knowledge and fear, than from those who were bred up among his people, and who profess to be called by his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:18”

And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where [are] the nine? 17 . Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?] Literally, “ Were not the ten cleansed? but the nine where?” What worse leprosy of superstition, ignorance, eager selfishness, or more glaring ingratitude had kept back the others? We … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:17”

And fell down on [his] face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. 16. he was a Samaritan ] See on Luk 10:33. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 16. He was a Samaritan.] One who professed a very corrupt religion; and from whom much less was to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 17:16”