Bible Commentary

And John calling [unto him] two of his disciples sent [them] to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come or look we for another? 18-35. The Message from the Baptist. 19. John calling unto him two of his disciples ] The Baptist was now in prison (Mat 11:2-6), but was not precluded from intercourse … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:19”

And the disciples of John showed him of all these things. Verse 18. The disciples of John showed him, c.] It is very likely that John’s disciples attended the ministry of our Lord at particular times and this, we may suppose, was a common case among the disciples of different Jewish teachers. Though bigotry existed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:18”

And this rumor of him went forth throughout all Judea, and throughout all the region round about. 17. throughout all Judaea ] The notion that St Luke therefore supposed Nain to be in Judaea is quite groundless. He means that the story of the incident at Nain spread even into Judaea. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:17”

And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people. 16. a great prophet ] The expectation of the return of Elijah, Jeremiah, or “one of the Prophets” was at that time widely spread. See on Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:16”

And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother. And he that was dead,…. That had been dead, (for he was now alive,) as it was a clear case to all his relations and friends, or they would never have brought him out to bury him: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:15”

And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare [him] stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. 14. touched the bier ] Rather, ‘the coffin.’ Here again, as in the case of the leper (Luk 5:12), our Lord sacrificed the mere Levitical ceremonialism, with its rules about uncleanness, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:14”

And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not. 13. when the Lord saw her ] “The Lord” is far more frequent as a title of Jesus in St Luke (Luk 7:31, Luk 10:1, Luk 11:1, Luk 12:42, Luk 17:5-6, Luk 19:8, Luk 22:61) than in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:13”

Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. 12. came nigh to the gate ] All ordinary Jewish funerals are extramural. Nain is approached … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:12”

And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. 11-17. The raising of the Son of the Widow of Nain. 11. the day after ] If the reading be right we must understand , ‘day.’ Some MSS. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:11”

And they that were sent, returning to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick. 10. found the servant whole ] Rather, convalescent, a medical word which is found also in Luk 15:27 (and in a metaphorical sense in Tit 1:13 ; 1Ti 1:10; 1Ti 6:3 ; 2Ti 1:13; 2Ti 4:3). that had … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 7:10”