E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:47
And = But. will. Greek. thelema. See App-102 . according to. Greek. pros. App-104 . read more
路加福音 12:47, 路加福音 12:48 Cunpts
E.W. Bullinger
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:47
And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required; and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask more.The application of the principles stated in these verses is beyond the power of men to find out; but the fact of their application is affirmed. Boles said,... read more
Thomas Coke
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:47-48
Luke 12:47-48. And that servant which knew his lord's will, &c.— Lest the consideration of the strictness of the account, and the greatness of the punishment described in the parable, might terrify men of honest dispositions, who might err merelythrough weakness, Jesus shewed them, that as offences differ greatly in their circumstances and aggravations, so shall they differ in their punishment also. To understand this part of our Lord's discourse, we must suppose that the servant here... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:47
41-48. unto us or even to all?—us the Twelve, or all this vast audience? read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:35-48
4. The coming of the Son of Man 1:12:35-48Jesus’ teaching of the disciples continued without a break. However the subject shifted from ceasing to be anxious about material possessions to being ready for the Son of Man’s coming. Freedom from anxiety can lead to laziness. Jesus did not want His disciples to be lazy but to prepare for His return. He taught this lesson with two parables. This teaching is the first indication in Luke that Jesus would leave His disciples and then return to them later. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:41-48
The importance of faithfulness 12:41-48Faithfulness is important for disciples in view of the Lord’s return as well as readiness. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:42-48
The parable of the two servants 12:42-48 (cf. Matthew 24:45-51) read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 12:47-48
Jesus clarified the standard by which He would judge these unfaithful servants. The extent of their knowledge of their Master’s will would affect their punishment (cf. Numbers 15:30; Deuteronomy 17:12; Psalms 19:13). Privilege increases responsibility (cf. Luke 11:29-32; Romans 2:12-13; James 3:1). This fact should not discourage disciples from discovering God’s will but should motivate us to maintain our faithfulness as we increase our knowledge. All God’s servants have a responsibility to... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1-59
The Leaven of the Pharisees. The Rich Fool1-12. Jesus warns His followers against Pharisaic hypocrisy, and exhorts them to be courageous in face of opposition. This speech is not unsuitable to the context in St. Luke, but the whole of the sayings are found also in St. Matthew’s Gospel, generally in a more natural connexion (mostly in the charge to the Twelve, Luke 10:5-42). Perhaps St. Luke here groups together savings spoken at different times.1. When there were] RV ’when the many thousands of... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 12:35-53
96. Be prepared at all times (Luke 12:35-53)The followers of Jesus must always be ready for whatever circumstances they meet. They are likened to household servants waiting for their master to return home after a feast. Whether the master arrives home earlier or later than expected, he will be pleased if the servants are ready and waiting for him. Though they have merely done their duty, he may give them an unexpected reward by serving them a meal (Luke 12:35-38).Another illustration of... read more