Bible Commentary

And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. 53. they did not receive him ] The aorist implies that they at once rejected Him. The Samaritans had shewn themselves heretofore not ill-disposed (Joh 4:39), and St Luke himself delights to record favourable notices of them (Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:53”

And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him. 52. sent messengers ] Some think that they were two of the Seventy disciples; others that they were James and John. into a village of the Samaritans ] On the way to Judaea … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:52”

And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, Luk 9:51-56. Rejected by the Samaritans. A lesson of Tolerance. 51. when the time was come that he should be received up ] Rather, when the days of His Assumption … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:51”

And Jesus said unto him, Forbid [him] not: for he that is not against us is for us. 50. he that is not against us is for us ] Cf. Php 1:18. The complementary but not contradictory truth to this, is “He who is not with me is against me,” Mat 12:30. Both are true … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:50”

And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us. 49, 50. The Tolerance of Jesus. 49. And John answered and said ] Mar 9:38-41. This sudden question seems to have been suggested by the words “in my name” which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:49”

And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. 48. he that is least among you ] Comp. Mat 23:11-12. He perhaps added the memorable words about … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:48”

And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him, 47. perceiving the thought of their heart ] He asked the subject of their dispute, and when shame kept them silent, He sat down, and calling a little child, made the Twelve stand around while He taught this solemn … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:47”

Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest. 46. a reasoning Rather, a dispute. which of them should be greatest ] Their jealous ambition had been kindled partly by false Messianic hopes, partly perhaps by the recent distinction bestowed on Peter, James, and John. Observe how little Christ’s words to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:46”

But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. 5. shake off the very dust from your feet ] See Act 13:51; Act 18:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 45. they understood not ] This … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:45”

Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men. 44. shall be delivered ] Rather, is about to be delivered (i.e. very soon). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Let these sayings – Probably this refers to the sayings of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 9:44”