William Burkitt's Expository Notes

Luke 19:42

By the things belonging to their peace, we are to understand the presence of Christ amongst them, the preaching of the gospel to them: She did not know, that is, she did not consider, she did not prize and improve, her privileges as she ought; but stopped her ears against the words of Christ, and closed her eyes against the miraculous works of Christ, till at last they were hidden from her eyes.

Learn hence,

1. That the time of. people's enjoying the light and liberty of the gospel, is. limited day, it is. short day: If thou hadst known in this thy day.

2. That it is the sad and usual lot of the gospel not to be embraced and entertained by. people to whom it is in mercy sent, till it be too late, and the time of their visitation be past and over,. that thou hadst known; but now thou shalt never know, now they are hid from thine eyes. But how hid? Was there no more preaching in Jerusalem; no public ministry after that day? Yes, behold the patience and mercy of Christ in waiting upon this people. After this, Christ sent the whole college of apostles, and they preached there the things belonging to their temporal and eternal peace; but they wanted hearts to consider and their ruin was unavoidable.

Continues after advertising

BibliaPlus

William Burkitt's Expository Notes

Luke 19:42

Old Testament

New Testament