Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 12:7
But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:30. read more
Luke 12:1-10
John Wesley
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 12:8
Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:And I say to you — If you avoid all hypocrisy, and openly avow my Gospel: The Son of man shall confess you - before the angels - At the last day. Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26. read more
John Wesley
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 12:10
And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.And whosoever — As if he had said, Yet the denying me in some degree, may, upon true repentance, be forgiven; but if it rise so high as that of the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost, it shall never be forgiven, neither is there place for repentance. Matthew 12:31; Mark 3:28. read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1
1. In the mean time The Greek Εν οις signifies, At which times. It refers to the period succeeding the contest with and the denunciation of the Pharisees in the last chapter; but the plural number indicates that the connection is not immediate. An innumerable multitude In the original μυριαδων , MYRIADS; that is, tens of thousands; so that, if taken literally, it must indicate at least twenty thousand. Commentators do not seem to observe that this is an assemblage in PERAEA, ... read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1-3
I. The warning against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees: the judgment day will expose Luke 2:1-3. Unto his disciples first of all The discourse alternates (sometimes doubtfully to those who heard it) between the twelve and the multitudes. But even those parts which were ostensibly addressed to one, had a real application to the other, and were doubtless uttered in the hearing of both. The leaven The deceitful and treacherous doctrines spreading and impregnating the lump, like leaven. Of... read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1-59
§ 47 THE SERMON TO THE MYRIADS, Luke 12:1-59 . Addressed partly to the disciples and partly to the multitudes, its subject is: The importance, as against the Pharisees, of deciding for Christ; which is urged especially in view of the judgment to come, at his SECOND ADVENT. It contains passages which had been previously delivered in Galilee, especially in his Sermon on the Mount; and passages resembling portions in the discourse on the Mount of Olives, Matthew 24:5. This discourse may be... read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:2
2. Covered… revealed… hid… known For the day shall declare it. Profound as are the concealments of the dissembling hierarchy, the great day of analysis will disclose it. read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:3
3. In closets Any close room for stealth, or chamber for privacy. Proclaimed upon the housetops The practice continues to the present day in Palestine, of making proclamations in the country villages from the flat roofs of the houses. “These proclamations are generally made,” says Dr. Thomson, “in the evening, after the people have returned from their labors in the field. The public crier ascends the highest roof at hand, and lifts up his voice in a long drawn call upon all faithful... read more
Daniel Whedon
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:4
II. To the myriads. Fear not them, but God who is able to judge and destroy the soul, 4-12. Matthew 10:28-31. 4. Unto you my friends My friends includes both disciples (that is apostles and followers) and the myriads. They were not only to beware of the deceit, but to be fearless of the menaces and hostilities, of the hierarchy. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 12:6
Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?Are not five sparrows — But trust as well as fear him. read more