Bible Commentary

Then came to him [his] mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press. 19-21. Christ’s Mother and His Brethren. 19. Then came to him his mother and his brethren ] Our text has the plural; the reading paregeneto (sing.) would imply that the Virgin took a specially prominent part in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:19”

Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. 18. Take heed therefore how ye hear ] and also “ what ye hear,” Mar 4:24. to him shall be given ] Comp. Luk 19:26. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:18”

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither [any thing] hid, that shall not be known and come abroad. 17 . For nothing is secret ] This verse, like the parallel (which occurs in a different connexion in Mat 10:26), is usually quoted of the discovery of secret crimes. The truth which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:17”

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth [it] under a bed; but setteth [it] on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. 16-18. How TO USE THE LIGHT. 16. a candle ] Rather, a lamp. with a vessel ] S.t Luke uses this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:16”

But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep [it,] and bring forth fruit with patience. 15 . keep it ] Comp. Luk 11:28; Joh 14:21. “Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against Thee,” Psa 119:11. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:15”

And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of [this] life, and bring no fruit to perfection. 14. that which fell among thorns are they ] Here the grand paradox which identifies the seed with its recipient is very … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:14”

They on the rock [are they,] which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. 13. They on the rock ] Shallow, impulsive listeners, whose enthusiasm is hot and transient as a blaze in the straw. with joy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:13”

Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. 12. Those by the way side ] These are hearers who are hardened either beaten (i) flat by lifeless familiarity heartless formalists, Pharisaic theologians, and insincere … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:12”

Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 11. It has been granted you to grasp these mysteries unveiled; to the rest it has been only given to grasp them under the veil of parables. that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand ] These words are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:11”

And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand. 10. And he said ] This verse is rather an answer to the other question, recorded in St Matthew, “why dost … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 8:10”