Bible Commentary

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. But one thing is needful – That is, religion, or piety. This is eminently and especially needful. Other things are of little importance. This should be secured first, and then all other things will be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:42”

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 41. Martha, Martha ] The repeated name adds additional tenderness to the rebuke, as in Luk 22:31; Act 9:4. thou art careful and troubled about many things ] “I would have you without carefulness,” 1Co 7:32; Mat 6:25. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:41”

But Martha was encumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. 40. cumbered about much serving ] The word for “cumbered” literally means ‘was being dragged in different directions,’ i.e. was distracted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:40”

And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 39. which also sat at Jesus ’ feet ] The “also” shews that Mary too, in her way, was no less anxious to give Jesus a fitting reception. Here, in one or two lines, we have a most … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:39”

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 38-42. The Sisters of Bethany. 38. into a certain village ] Undoubtedly Bethany, Joh 11:1. Both this and the expression “ a certain woman ” are obvious traces of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:38”

And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise. 37. He that shewed mercy on him ] Rather, the pity. By this poor periphrasis the lawyer avoids the shock to his own prejudices, which would have been involved in the hated word, ‘the Samaritan.’ “He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:37”

Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves? Was neighbour – Showed the kindness of a neighbor, or evinced the proper feelings of a neighbor. The lawyer had asked him who was his neighbor? Jesus in this beautiful narrative showed him who and what a neighbor was, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:36”

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave [them] to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. 35. took out ] Literally, “ throwing out” of his girdle. two pence ] i.e. two … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:35”

And went to [him,] and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 34. pouring in oil and wine ] The ordinary remedies of the day. Isa 1:6; Mar 6:13; Jas 5:14. See Excursus VII. set … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:34”

But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion [on him,] 33. a certain Samaritan ] A Samaritan is thus selected for high eulogy though the Samaritans had so ignominiously rejected Jesus (Luk 9:53)- as he journeyed ] He was not ‘coming down* as the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 10:33”