Luke 12:27-40

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 12:39-40

(39, 40) And this know, that if the goodman of the house . . .—Better, “if the master of the house.” See Notes on Matthew 24:43-44, where the words are almost identical. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 12:1-59

Luke 12:1 The words follow an account of the Pharisees' attempt to ensnare Jesus, and Weiss's contention is that Jesus warns His disciples, not against the 'simulatio' of the Pharisees, who 'cloaked their real disposition under the appearance of extreme piety, but simply against "dissimulatio" in the sense of Galatians 2:13 , i.e. the temper which would hide its true convictions owing to the fear of man'. The man who practises ὑπόκρισις of any kind plays a part. He is insincere. But his... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 12:1-59

CHAPTER 12 1. Warning Against Hypocrisy. (Luke 12:1-3 ) 2. Encouragements. (Luke 12:4-14 ) 3. Warning Against Covetousness. (Luke 12:15-21 ) 4. Warning Against Anxiety. (Luke 12:22-31 ) 5. The Disciples Comfort and Hope. (Luke 12:32-40 ) 6. The Parable of the Steward. (Luke 12:41-48 ) 7. The Purpose of God and the Resulting Division. (Luke 12:49-53 ) 8. Concerning signs. (Luke 12:54-57 ) 9. The Failure of Israel. (Luke 12:58-59 .) Luke 12:1-31 Nearly all of the entire twelfth chapter... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:29

12:29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither {i} be ye of doubtful mind.(i) A metaphor taken of things that hang in the air, for those that care too much for this worldly life, and rely upon the arm of man, always have wavering and doubtful minds, swaying sometimes this way, and sometimes that way. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:31

12:31 {8} But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.(8) They will lack nothing who are diligent for the kingdom of heaven. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:32

12:32 {9} Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.(9) It is a foolish thing not to look for small things at the hands of him who freely gives us the greatest things. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:33

12:33 {10} Sell that ye have, and give {k} alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.(10) A godly bountifulness is a proper way to get true riches.(k) This is the figure of speech metonymy, for by this word "alms" is meant that compassion and friendliness of a heart that cares tenderly for the misery and poor condition of a man, and shows this feeling by some gift, and has the name given to it... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:35

12:35 {11} Let your loins be girded about, and [your] lights burning;(11) The life of the faithful servants of God in this world is certainly a diligent journey, having the light of the word going before the journey. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:40

12:40 {12} Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.(12) None need to watch more than they that have some degree of honour in the household of God. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1-59

THE PEOPLE WARNED AGAINST FALSE LEADERS (vs.1-12) At a time when the crowd was extremely large, the Lord addressed His disciples "first of all," warning them to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. We have seen that their meticulous formality was only a coverup of inward evil. Why? Because their object was to impress the crowd. How great a danger this is even for true disciples! We like the recognition of others and forget to seek only the approval of God. Let us not be... read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 12:39-40

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 12:1-59

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 12:1-59

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:29

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:31

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:32

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:33

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:35

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 12:40

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1-59

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