CHRONOLOGY. From Matthew we learn that the miracle narrated in the last section was followed immediately by others (Matthew 9:27-34). From Mark (Mark 6:1-6) we infer that our Lord then visited Nazareth and was again rejected (Matthew places this out of its order; Matthew 13:54-58). Then began the th... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:7-9. THE ALARM OF HEROD. See on Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29. The other two Evangelists give in this connection the particulars of the death of John the Baptist; Luke, who has given so full an account of his birth, only alludes to it. HEARD OF ALL THAT WAS DONE. ‘By Him' is a proper explan... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:10-17. THE FEEDING OF THE FIVE THOUSAND. See on Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; John 6:1-13. Luke's account presents no new details, except the mention of the locality: to A CITY CALLED BETHSAIDA. The words translated: ‘a desert place belonging to,' are not genuine; and were probably inserted... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:18-27. THE CONFESSION OF PETER , etc. See on Matthew 16:13-28; Mark 8:27-38. This account agrees closely with the others, although briefer. AS HE WAS PRAYING ALONE (Luke 9:18). Peculiar to Luke. The prayer was a preparation for the revelation. The disciples joined Him, and ‘in the way' (Mar... [ Continue Reading ]
CONTENTS. This section presents ‘the glory of the Son of man confessed on earth and ratified from heaven.' Luke is much briefer than Matthew and Mark. He omits the promise to Peter (with Mark), and also the rebuke of Peter, which Mark retains. In the account of the transfiguration we find a few addi... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:28-36. THE TRANSFIGURATION. See on Matthew 17:1-9; Mark 9:2-8. ABOUT EIGHT DAYS (Luke 9:28). About a week = ‘after six days' (Matthew, Mark). WAS ALTERED (Luke 9:29). Luke does not use the word translated, ‘transfigured,' possibly because it would suggest to his readers the fables about t... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:32. HEAVY WITH SLEEP. It was probably at night, and their drowsiness was natural: but they did not go to sleep, for the next phrase means, YET HAVING REMAINED AWAKE _,_ ‘sleeplessly watching.' It was not a vision of half sleeping men.... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:33. AS THEY WERE PARTING. This particular, peculiar to Luke, explains the language of Peter. He wished to detain the two representatives of the Old Covenant. The statement: not KNOWING WHAT HE WAS SAYING (_lit.,_ saith). Even with the explanation, Peter's suggestion was not well considered.... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:34. AS THEY (_i.e._, Moses, Elijah, and our Lord) ENTERED THE CLOUD. The fear was a growing one, beginning as they saw the company (Mark), increasing as that company entered the cloud (Luke), culminating as the voice was heard (Matthew).... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:35. MY SON, MY CHOSEN ONE. The words were not spoken in Greek, and the actual word used might be translated into Greek by either of the terms, ‘beloved' or ‘chosen.'... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:36. AND THEY HELD THEIR PEACE. The result of the command mentioned by Matthew and Mark.... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:37-42. THE HEALING OFTHE DEMONIAC BOY. See on Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29. Luke is briefest, Mark fullest. FOR HE IS MINE ONLY CHILD (Luke 9:38). Peculiar to Luke. AND HE SUDDENLY CRIETH OUT (Luke 9:39) i.e.. the child _._ The rapid change of subject, first the spirit, then the child,... [ Continue Reading ]
LUKE is here very brief, presenting few new details. All three Gospels place the events recorded in this section just before our Lord's final departure from Galilee (Luke 9:51).... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:43-45. OUR LORD'S SECOND PREDICTION OF HIS DEATH. See Matthew 17:22-23; Mark 9:30-32. From the other accounts we learn that this prediction was made as they were passing privately through Galilee to Capernaum.... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:43. The division of the verses is unfortunate; the first clause of this verse should be joined with Luke 9:42; see the paragraph in our text AND THEY WERE ALL ASTONISHED. The multitude in contrast with the disciples. AT THE MAJESTY OF GOD, as displayed in this miracle. BUT WHILE ALL WER... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:44. LET THESE SAYINGS, etc. The original gives an emphasis brought out by rendering as follows: ‘As for you, let,' etc. The disciples are meant. From Mark 9:31 we infer that, during the journey, our Lord gave repeated and extended intimations of His death, to prepare His disciples for the jou... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:45. IT WAS HID FROM THEM, THAT THEY SHOULD NOT PERCEIVE IT. Peculiar to Luke. The meaning is plain. They were not permitted to understand the full meaning. Only those who fail to notice the necessity for careful training in the case of the disciples, will doubt the _gracious_ character of thi... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:46-50. THE DISCIPLES REBUKED for their emulation and exclusiveness. See on Matthew 18:1-5; Mark 9:33-40; especially the latter. In the briefer narrative of Luke there is nothing at variance with the other accounts. Luke 9:46 declares the fact of a dispute, and Luke 9:47 assumes that it was n... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:51. WHEN THE DAYS WERE BEING FULFILLED _._ When the time was near, when the days of the final period were come, not when the time itself had come. THAT HE SHOULD BE RECEIVED UP, _i.e.,_ into heaven. The clause cannot mean that the days of His favorable reception in Galilee were at an end. T... [ Continue Reading ]
THIS division of the Gospel of Luke, embracing nearly one third of the whole, contains for the most part matter peculiar to this Evangelist. A number of the incidents probably belong to an earlier period of the history. A few of these are mentioned by Matthew and Mark, though the greater number even... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:52. MESSENGERS. Supposed, but without reason, to have been the two sons of Zebedee. SAMARITANS. The direct route towards Jerusalem from Galilee lay through Samaria. See on Matthew 10:5; and John 4:9. To make ready for him. To provide food and shelter for Him and the large party accompanyin... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:53. AND THEY DID NOT RECEIVE HIM. Refused to grant the needed accommodations. This was doubtless done through the messengers. Of course they thus rejected Him as the Messiah. AS THOUGH HE WERE GOING. ‘As though he were' is supplied in translating. The ground of rejection was that His going... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:54. SAW THIS. On the return of the messengers. Probably the company was now very near the village, and may have noticed some signs of opposition from the inhabitants. Comp. Acts 8:14-17, where John's apostolic visit to Samaria is mentioned. ‘Even as Elijah did' (2 Kings 1:10; 2 Kings 1:12). T... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:55. ‘Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.' All the words of our Lord's rebuke (Luke 9:55-56) are omitted in the best manuscripts, but found in many early versions. Some take the clause as a question: Know ye not what manner of spirit, etc. The thought is: ‘Ye know not of what spirit y... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:56. The first part of this verse is even less supported than the doubtful passages of Luke 9:54-55. AND THEY WENT TO ANOTHER VILLAGE. This may not have been a Samaritan village, as they probably had just entered Samaria. It is possible, but improbable, that after this rejection our Lord did... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:57. AS THEY WENT IN THE WAY. Quite indefinite. A CERTAIN MAN. According to Matthew the man was a ‘scribe.' The indefinite form permits us to suppose that the conversation is placed by Luke out of its proper chronological order. But this position shows that Luke did not regard any of these q... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:60. BUT GO THOU AND PUBLISH ABROAD THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Peculiar to Luke. ‘Publish abroad,' pointing to a wide announcement, suggests the possibility that this incident was connected with the sending out of the Seventy.... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:61. BUT FIRST SUFFER ME TO BID FAREWELL TO THEM THAT ARE AT MY HOUSE. The case of this man is mentioned by Luke only. His request was natural. Some, without good reason, explain: set in order the things in my house, with a view to renouncing them.... [ Continue Reading ]
Luke 9:62. NO MAN, HAVING PUT HIS HAND TO THE PLOUGH, etc. The figure is easily understood, especially when we remember that the plough used in the East was easily overturned. Such labor, with divided service and longing looks backward will be profitless and doubly toilsome. Such a laborer is no fit... [ Continue Reading ]