Bible Commentary

When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace: 21. When a strong man armed keepeth his palace ] The same metaphor is used of the Christian opposing Satan, as here of Satan opposing Christ, Eph 6:13. The world is here Satan’s palace (Joh 12:31; Joh 16:11) and men his possessions … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:21”

But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you. 20. with the finger of God ] “Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God” Exo 8:19. is come upon you ] The word and tense imply suddenness and surprise. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:20”

And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your sons cast [them] out? therefore shall they be your judges. 19. by whom do your sons cast them outf ] The “pupils of the wise” might be called the ‘sons of the Pharisees’ just as the youths in the Prophetic schools were called … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:19”

If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub. And if Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand?…. This is the accommodation of the above parables, or proverbial sentences; suggesting, that Satan must be against himself, if what … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:18”

But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house [divided] against a house falleth. 17. their thoughts ] Rather, their machinations. Every kingdom divided against itself &c.] More briefly and graphically in St Mark “How can Satan cast out Satan?” and a house divided … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:17”

And others, tempting [him,] sought of him a sign from heaven. 16. tempting him ] i.e. wanting to try Him, to put Him to the test. The temptation was precisely analogous to that in the wilderness a temptation to put forth a self-willed or arbitrary exertion of power for personal ends, see Luk 4:3; Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:16”

But some of them said, He casteth out devils through Beelzebub the chief of the devils. 15. some of the?n said ] We learn from St Matthew (Mat 12:24) that this notable suggestion emanated from “the Pharisees” and, as St Mark (Luk 3:20) adds, from “the scribes which came from Jerusalem,” i.e. the spies who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:15”

And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb. And it came to pass, when the devil was gone out, the dumb spake; and the people wondered. 14-26. The dumb Devil. Blasphemy of the Pharisees. 14. it was dumb ] i.e., of course, the possession by the spirit caused dumbness in the man. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:14”

If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? 13. give the Holy Spirit ] St Matthew has the much more general expression “good things” (Luk 7:11). The Good Father will give to His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:13”

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? Verse 12. Offer him a scorpion?] . The Greek etymologists derive the name from , scattering the poison. But is there any similitude between a scorpion and an egg, that the one might be given and taken in place of the other? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 11:12”