Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 14:11
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Matthew 23:12. read more
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John Wesley
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 14:12
Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a dinner or a supper, call not thy friends, nor thy brethren, neither thy kinsmen, nor thy rich neighbours; lest they also bid thee again, and a recompence be made thee.Call not thy friends — That is, I do not bid thee call thy friends or thy neighbours. Our Lord leaves these offices of humanity and courtesy as they were, and teaches a higher duty. But is it not implied herein, that we should be sparing in entertaining those that need it... read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 14:14
And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.One of them that sat at table hearing these things — And being touched therewith, said, Happy is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God - Alluding to what had just been spoken. It means, he that shall have a part in the resurrection of the just. read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 14:1-35
THE PERAEAN MINISTRY, BETWEEN THE FEAST OF DEDICATION AND THE RETIREMENT TO EPHRAIM. Luke 13:22 to Luke 17:10. See Harmony, p. 101. Jesus went to the Feast of Dedication, John 10:22-40. After which, according to John 10:40, he went to beyond Jordan, (Peraea,) where John at first baptized, and there abode. Many, as John assures us, who had the original testimony of the Baptist, were convinced of its fulfilment in him, and became believers on him. Of this PERAEN MINISTRY Luke here gives an... read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 14:7-11
Parable on Humility, Luke 14:7-11. The miracle and its discussion is over; but as the guests come to recline upon the couches at table, the dispute, discreditable, but common in those times, arises as to which shall occupy the most honourable place at table. Our Lord makes it the occasion of a lesson. read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 14:10
10. Friend, go up higher Jesus here gives a lesson of human propriety, the observance of which improves both the public manners and morals. The writer of the book of Proverbs had given the same lesson in words which our Lord evidently intends substantially to quote, Proverbs 25:6-7. “Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king; and stand not in the place of great men. For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither,” etc. read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 14:11
11. Whosoever exalteth himself Men do indeed often act on the reverse o this maxim. They often take the humble man at his word and increase the insignificance he admits of himself. On the contrary, impudence and assumption often have their rewards from men, by securing a consideration of their claims. And yet history warns the proud man and the proud nation to beware. The Greek philosopher, Chilo, being asked what Jupiter is doing, replied, “Abasing the lofty and exalting the lowly.” And... read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 14:12
How to give feasts for a divine reward, Luke 14:12-14. 12. To him that bade him We could almost suppose that our Lord meant to compliment the man who had furnished the feast for him. A recompense And then thou wilt be cheated of thy recompense from God. Our Lord here is giving no lesson against the interchange of hospitalities among friends. He does not deny that they have their healthful social influence among men. The repayments of the social debts of life, performed in the right... read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 14:14
14. Be blessed; for they cannot recompense So that in fact the helpless poor are better recompensers than thy rich friends, since they have God to repay their entertainment for them. At the resurrection of the just So that the act of benevolence is an act of faith. It is the evidence of high and noble trust in God in a soul that looks beyond the sordid present. Many Jews disbelieved that the wicked also will rise at the resurrection of the just; and others denied that they would rise at... read more
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Luke 14:14
for thou: Proverbs 19:17, Matthew 6:4, Matthew 10:41, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 25:34-:, Philippians 4:18, Philippians 4:19 the resurrection: Luke 20:35, Luke 20:36, Daniel 12:2, Daniel 12:3, John 5:29, Acts 24:15 Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 23:20 - that the Deuteronomy 24:19 - may bless Psalms 41:1 - Blessed Proverbs 3:9 - General Ecclesiastes 11:1 - for Luke 12:17 - shall Luke 16:9 - Make John 11:24 - I know Ephesians 6:8 - whatsoever Philippians 3:11 - attain Philippians 3:20 - our Colossians... read more