Bible Commentary

Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 27. the lilies ] The term is perfectly general. The scarlet anemones ( anemone coronaria), or the ‘Huleh lilies’ growing around may have given … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:27”

If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? If ye then be not able to do that which is least,…. As to make the smallest addition to a man’s stature, or rather to add one moment to his days: why take ye thought … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:26”

And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? 25. to his stature ] Some would here render the word , ‘age’ (comp. Psa 39:5); but ‘stature’ is probably right. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 25. To his stature one cubit?] See Clarke on Mt 6:27. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:25”

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? 24. the ravens ] More specific, and therefore more poetic, than “the fowls” in St Matthew. Perhaps there is a reference to Job 38:41; Psa 145:15. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:24”

The life is more than meat, and the body [is more] than raiment. 23. The life is more than meat, &c.] and the spirit is more than either the body, or the natural life. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges The life is more than meat,…. What in Matthew is put by way … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:23”

And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on. 22-53. Lessons of Trustfulness (Luk 12:22-32), Almsgiving (Luk 12:33-34), and Faithful Watchfulness (Luk 12:35-48). The searching Effect of Christ’s Work (Luk 12:49-53). 22. Take no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:22”

So [is] he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God. 21. is not rich towards God ] Rather, if he is not. We are often taught elsewhere in Scripture in what way we can be rich toward God. Mat 6:19-21; 1Ti 6:17-19; Jas 2:5. There is a close parallel to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:21”

But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 20. Thou fool ] Literally, “ Senseless ]” 1Co 15:36. this night ] Compare the death of Nabal, 1Sa 25:36. thy soul shall be required of thee ] Rather, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:20”

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry. 19. I will say to my soul, Soul ] “What folly! Had thy soul been a sty, what else couldst thou have promised to it? Art thou so bestial, so … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:19”

And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. 18. my barns ] Rather, storehouses ( apothekas not only for corn). He never thought of the admonition of the Son of Sirach, “Shut up alms in thy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 12:18”