Luke 12:13-24

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:16-21

The evangelist lets us know, that these verses contain not a narrative of a matter of fact, but only a representation of something that is too ordinary, by a fictitious story. The scope of it is to justify what our Saviour had said in the verse immediately preceding, that a man’s life lieth not in the abundance of what he possesseth; for he who hath the greatest possessions may die as soon as he who hath not where to lay down his head, and may be taken away at a time when he is enjoying the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:22-30

See Poole on "Matthew 6:25", and following verses to Matthew 6:32, where we before met with all that is here. The thoughtfulness here forbidden is not moderate, prudent thoughtfulness, or care; but, 1. A distrustful thoughtfulness; 2. Distracting or dividing cares, such as make a man live in suspense, and to be wavering as a meteor, μη μετεωριζεσθε; or, 3. A thoughtfulness for high things, as some interpret that word; but possibly it better signifies such a thoughtfulness to be forbidden, as... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 12:13-21

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 12:13. One of the company.—Rather, “one out of the multitude” (R.V.). Perhaps the mention of magistrates and powers suggested to him Christ’s acting as a judge and giving a decision in his favour. Divide the inheritance.—See Deuteronomy 21:15-17. Whether the claim were just or not cannot be inferred from the narrative.Luke 12:14. Man.—Apparently in reproof. Cf. Romans 2:1; Romans 9:20. A judge or a divider.—The one may mean an ordinary judge, the other an arbitrator specially... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 12:22-34

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 12:22. Take no thought.—Rather, “be not anxious” (R.V.). The meaning of the word “thought” has changed since 1611. Then it meant “anxiety” (see 1 Samuel 9:5).Luke 12:23. Is more.—I.e., is a greater gift. He who gave the greater may be relied upon to provide the less.Luke 12:24. Consider.—The word is a strong one: “observe carefully,” “study.” Ravens.—Cf. Psalms 147:9; Job 38:41. Sow … reap … storehouse … barn.—In reference to the parable of the Rich Man: he perished in spite... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:13-21

Luke 12:13-21 The folly of the rich fool appears: I. In the fact that he completely ignored his responsibility to God in the matter of his possessions. He speaks of " my fruits," and " my goods," and the Lord describes him as laying up treasure "for himself" Are we not all too sadly in the same condemnation with him? Are we not all too prone to take to ourselves the sole credit for any property we have acquired, or for any eminence we have reached? Yet it is just as true in every department... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:15

Luke 12:15 Business its Dangers and Safeguards. I. There can be no doubt at all that the average business man's temptation must chiefly lie in this direction: to exaggerate the relative value of the thing he deals with that is money; and in consequence, to under-estimate whatever cannot be appraised by that conventional standard of the market. To be safe, therefore, the young man embarking on a commercial life is bound to keep this risk of his calling before his eyes. He must refuse to fall... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:19

Luke 12:19 The Privileges of Youth. I. The spirit of the boast contained in the text is nowhere more common than in the hearts of the young. They say to themselves, as much as persons at any age, "Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years." If we consider a little we shall see what these goods are. (1) There is the great good of time. A young person thinks that he has this in plenty. (2) Another good, which youth feels no less sure of, is health and strength. (3) Belonging to these two... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:21

Luke 12:21 I. Consider the sinfulness of the rich man, as gathered from his address to his soul. The rich man addressed his soul when forming his plan for a long course of selfishness. "I will say to my soul, Soul thou has much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry." And what had the soul to do with the indulgences and enjoyments which he thus thought that his riches would procure? Had he addressed his body, and thus seemed forgetful or ignorant of its being... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:23-24

Luke 12:23-24 Man's Future Destiny. I. Since the Resurrection, since Jesus came out of the sepulchre with the same or like body with which He entered into it, with the same faculties and senses, the future has ceased to be a practical question to discuss; both because of what we know and of what we do not know. We know enough to know that the changes which death makes will not be so very considerable. As the man is at night, so shall he be in the morning, although when the sun set he was living... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Luke 12:15

DISCOURSE: 1526CAUTION AGAINST COVETOUSNESSLuke 12:15. And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness.THE instructions which our Lord conveyed to his Disciples almost always arose out of something that was immediately before him; so attentive was he to improve every occasion for their good. This was fraught with many advantages; for it tended to impress every truth more forcibly on their minds, and to shew them how to render all events subservient to their own spiritual welfare.... read more

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:16-21

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:22-30

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 12:13-21

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 12:22-34

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:13-21

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:15

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:19

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:21

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 12:23-24

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Luke 12:15

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