Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 20:45-47
6. Jesus’ condemnation of the scribes 20:45-47 (cf. Matthew 23:1-39; Mark 12:38-40)Luke and Mark both recorded only a synopsis of Jesus’ warning to the multitudes and His disciples that Matthew narrated in detail. Perhaps Luke did so because he had already included Jesus’ lengthy criticisms of the scribes in Luke 11:37-54. Whereas the preceding verses criticized the teachers’ doctrine (Luke 20:41-44), these condemned their practice. Immorality often accompanies heterodoxy. Jesus attacked their... read more
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 20:45
And in the hearing of all the people he said unto his disciples, Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts; who devour widows' houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.How trifling are the things men love. Honorable greetings in the markets of the world, seats at "the head table" at dinners, "the Amen Corner" in churches, medals,... read more