Luke 12:27-40

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:37

37. gird himself, &c.—"a promise the most august of all: Thus will the Bridegroom entertain his friends (nay, servants) on the solemn Nuptial Day" [BENGEL]. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:38

38. second . . . third watch—To find them ready to receive Him at any hour of day or night, when one might least of all expect Him, is peculiarly blessed. A servant may be truly faithful, even though taken so far unawares that he has not everything in such order and readiness for his master's return as he thinks is due to him, and both could and would have had if he had had notice of the time of his coming, and so may not be willing to open to him "immediately," but fly to preparation, and let... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:39

35-40. loins . . . girded—to fasten up the long outer garment, always done before travel and work (2 Kings 4:29; Acts 12:8). The meaning is, Be in readiness. lights, &c.—(See on Acts 12:8- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:22-34

3. God’s provisions for disciples 12:22-34 (cf. Matthew 6:25-34)This pericope continues the subject of life and possessions (cf. "treasure" in Luke 12:21; Luke 12:34). What Jesus implied in the parable of the rich fool He explicitly taught in these verses. His disciples should not think or act as the pagan world (Luke 12:30) typified by the rich fool. From emphasis on greed and selfishness Jesus moved to worry, which is related. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:27

Jesus turned from zoology to botany to illustrate further the futility of worrying about material possessions. The flowers (Gr. krinon) cannot do anything whatsoever to provide for their own needs. They are totally dependent on God. Still He provides for them and does so magnificently. He gives every common flower more glorious clothing than Solomon, Israel’s most glorious king, could provide for himself. Toiling and spinning to provide clothing seems to be in view. This was women’s work in... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:28

Grass is a common term for all types of plant life. People burn the common vegetation for warmth, yet God has made it beautiful. How much more will God provide for people who have a longer existence and serve a higher purpose than the grass.The disciples were men of little faith because they worried about the necessities of life rather than trusting God to provide these for them. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:29

Obviously people have a responsibility to provide for their own needs (Genesis 1:29-30; 2 Thessalonians 3:10). Jesus was forbidding worrying over these things. He used hyperbole (i.e., overstatement for the sake of the effect) to make His point. The Greek word translated "worry" here is meteorizesthe meaning "to raise up" or "to suspend." The idea is of a person in suspense or "up in the air" with anxiety about his or her needs. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:30

The reason worry about these things is wrong is that it is a pagan practice. The gracious heavenly Father knows His children need these things. Therefore the believer should rely on Him to provide what is necessary. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:31

Rather than seeking after material possessions Jesus’ disciples should seek after God’s messianic kingdom and the lasting things associated with it. This means preparing oneself for it and becoming an active participant in God’s program leading up to it. Jesus promised that God would provide the material provisions of those who do so. The form of the Greek sentence and the context suggest that God’s provision depends on the disciple’s seeking for His kingdom. This is a conditional promise (cf.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:32

Jesus’ command to turn attention from the acquisition of material provisions to seeking kingdom concerns undoubtedly created some uneasiness in His disciples. Likewise the hostility of the Pharisees and other enemies doubtless disturbed them. Therefore Jesus, speaking as the Shepherd of the flock for which He would provide, urged them not to fear. They could release their hold on material things with the full assurance that the blessings of the kingdom and eventual reward would be theirs one... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:37

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:38

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:39

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:22-34

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:27

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:28

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:29

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:30

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:31

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:32

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