Bible Commentary

Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? 57. even of yourselves ] i.e. without the necessity for my thus pointing out to you facts which are so plain. what is right ] what is your duty to do under circumstances so imminent. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:57”

[Ye] hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? 56. Ye hypocrites ] The insincerity consisted in the fact that though the signs of the Kingdom were equally plain they would not see them, and pretended not to see … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:56”

And when [ye see] the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. 55. heat ] Rather, a Simoom or scorching wind, because ‘the South wind’ in Palestine would blow from the desert. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And when ye see the south wind blow,…. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:55”

And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. 54-59. The Signs of the Times, and resultant Duty. 54. to the people ] Rather, to the multitudes, whom He now addresses, having finished the lessons which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:54”

The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 53. The father shall be divided against the son ] The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:53”

For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. Verse 52. Five in one house divided] See on Mt 10:35; Mt 10:36. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible 49-53. to sendcast. fire“the higherspiritual element of life which Jesus came to introduce into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:52”

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: 51 . Suppose ye ] as they were far too much inclined to suppose, Luk 19:11 that I am come to give peace on earth ] It is only in His ultimate kingdom that Christ will be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:51”

But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! 50. a baptism to be baptized with ] Mat 20:22. how am I straitened ] i.e. How heavy is the burden that rests upon me; how vast are the obstacles through which I have to press onwards. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:50”

I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? 49. I am come to send fire on the earth ] St John had preached “He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire” and that “He should burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:49”

But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few [stripes.] For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. 48. that knew not ] i.e. that knew not fully (Jon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:48”