Bible Commentary

And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed. Vexed – The word vex with us means to provoke, or irritate by petty provocations. Here it means, however, to afflict, to torment – denoting deep and heavy trials. Unclean spirits – Demons that were impure and unholy, having a delight in tormenting, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:18”

And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases; 17. And he came down … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:17”

And Judas [the brother] of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. 8. which also was the traitor ] Rather, who also became a traitor. “Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?” Joh 6:70 ; 1Jn 2:17; typified by Ahithophel, Ps. 12:9. If it be asked why … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:16”

Matthew and Thomas, James the [son] of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, 15. called Zelotes ] Rather, who was called the Zealot. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 15. Called Zelotes] Some Jews gave this name to themselves, according to Josephus, (War, b. iv. c. iii. s. 9, and vii. c. viii. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:15”

Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, 14. Simon ] Lists of the twelve Apostles are given in four passages of Scripture in the following order: Mat 10:2-4 Mar 3:16-19 Luk 6:14-16 Act 1:13 Simon Simon Simon Peter Andrew James Andrew James James John James John … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:14”

And when it was day, he called [unto him] his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; 13. he chose twelve ] doubtless with a reference to the twelve tribes of Israel. whojn also he named apostles ] The word means primarily ‘messengers,’ as in Php 2:25. It is a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:13”

And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 12-19. The Selection of the Twelve Apostles. 12. in those days ] wearied with their incessant espionage and opposition. Probably these two last incidents belong to a later period in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:12”

And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus. 11. . they were filled with madness ] Rather, unreasonableness. The word implies senselessness, the frenzy of obstinate prejudice. It admirably characterises the state of ignorant hatred which is disturbed in the fixed conviction of its own infallibility. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:11”

And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other. 10. looking round about upon them all ] St Mark adds ‘with anger, being grieved at the callousness porosin, Rom 11:25) of their hearts.’ Stretch forth … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:10”

Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy [it]? 9. I will ask you one thing ] Rather, I further ask you. Implying that He had already addressed some questions to their … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Luke 6:9”