Bible Commentary

He is like a man which built a house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. 48. he is like a man which built a house, and digged … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:48”

Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: 47. and doeth them ] Joh 13:17. “Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only,” Jas 1:22 . Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Luk 6:47-49 Whosoever cometh to Me, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:47”

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 46 – 49 . False and true Foundations. 46. why call ye me, Lord, Lord ] “If I be a master, where is my fear, saith the Lord of hosts?” Mal 1:6. Painful comments are supplied by the language of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:46”

A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. 45. of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:45”

For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. 44. do not gather figs ] The simile might have been illustrated by pointing to one of the common Eastern gardens or orchards with its festooning vines and fig-trees just … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:44”

For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Luk 6:43-44 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither a corrupt tree bringeth forth good fruit Good works the evidence of new creation We cannot perform any good works, unless we are created unto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:43”

Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:42”

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? 41. beholdest thou the mote ] The hypocrite sees ( blepei) at the slightest glance the mote in his brother’s eye; but not the most careful inspection enables him to observe (katanoein) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:41”

The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. 40. every one that is perfect shall be as his master ] Rather, who has been perfected, 2Ti 3:17. A favourite quotation of St John’s, Luk 13:16, Luk 15:20. See Mat 10:25. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:40”

And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 39-45. Sincerity. Four Comparisons. 39. Can the blind lead the blind? ] Mat 15:14. Pro 19:27, “Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err.” St Paul taunts the Jew with professing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:39”