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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 17:22-25

Luke 17:22-25. The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man One day of mercy, or one day wherein you might converse with me, as you do now. Having spoken to the Pharisees, he now addressed his disciples, and in the hearing of the Pharisees prophesied concerning the destruction of the Jewish state, whose constitution, both religious and civil, was the chief obstacle to the erection of his kingdom; for the attachment which the Jews had to their... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 17:20-37

106. Coming of the kingdom (Luke 17:20-37)The Pharisees were looking for visible signs so that they could work out when the Messiah’s kingdom would begin. Jesus told them that since he was the Messiah and was living among them, the Messiah’s kingdom had already begun (Luke 17:20-21; cf. Matthew 16:1-4).Turning to his disciples, Jesus added that one day he would be taken from them. In their longing for him to return they were not to be led astray by rumours and false prophecies. His coming would... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 17:25

first must He suffer. Compare the four announcements: Luke 9:22 , Luke 9:44 ; Luke 17:25 ; Luke 18:31-33 , and the Structure on p. 1461. rejected. This was the subject of the third period of the Lord's ministry. See App-119 . of = on the part of. Greek apo. App-104 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 17:7 , Luke 17:15 , Luke 17:20 . this generation = this (present) generation. See note on Matthew 11:16 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 17:25

But first must he suffer many things and be rejected of this generation.The satanic insinuation that Jesus expected his glory in the final phase of the kingdom to come shortly to pass is here refuted. The Lord envisaged a time-lapse, measured not in years, but in generations. There is an abundance of this in the New Testament; but some seem unwilling to see it. Jesus here clearly predicted that his contemporaries would reject the message he came to deliver. See under Matthew 26:13.Jesus in this... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 17:25

25. But first . . . suffer, &c.—This shows that the more immediate reference of :- is to an event soon to follow the death of Christ. It was designed to withdraw the attention of "His disciples" from the glare in which His foregoing words had invested the approaching establishment of His kingdom. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 17:22-37

2. A longer explanation for the disciples 17:22-37This teaching is quite similar to portions of the Olivet Discourse (cf. Matthew 24:23-28; Matthew 24:37-39), though the differences suggest separate teaching situations. It is one of several teachings that Luke recorded that deals with the future (cf. Luke 12:35-48; Luke 14:7-24; Luke 21:5-33). This one stresses the distant future and the Second Coming. The one in chapter 21 deals mainly with the near future from Jesus’ perspective and the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 17:24-25

Jesus’ return would be unmistakable (cf. Matthew 24:27; Matthew 24:30). The messianic kingdom will not creep up on people. People living on the earth then will not discover that it began some time ago and that they are then in it. Everyone will know when it begins. However before the Son of Man begins His reign He first had to suffer and experience rejection by the unbelieving Jews of His day (cf. Luke 9:22; Luke 9:41; Luke 11:29; Luke 11:31-32; Luke 11:50-51; Luke 24:26; Luke 24:46; Matthew... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 17:1-37

Occasions of Offence. The Ten Lepers. The Second Advent1, 2. On causing others to sin. See on Matthew 18:6, Matthew 18:7.2, One of these little ones] An affectionate designation of the disciples, especially such as were beginners and easily led astray. Perhaps the converted publicans and sinners of Luke 15:1-2 are specially meant.3, 4. The duty of forgiveness. We are to forgive an unlimited number of times, yet we may rebuke in love: cp. Leviticus 19:17. See on Matthew 18:15, Matthew 18:21. 3.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 17:25

(25) But first must he suffer many things.—See Notes on Matthew 16:21; Matthew 17:22. The interposition of this prophecy of the Passion in a discourse which bears primarily on the Second Advent is an individualising feature of this record of St. Luke’s. read more

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