man . Greek. anthropos. App-123 . advantaged = profited. if he gain = having gained. A mercantile word. world. Greek kosmos. App-129 . and lose himself = having destroyed himself. be cast away = suffer loss. Another mercantile word. read more
For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?They are indeed the poor who lose themselves in the vain pursuit of the world and worldly values. Oneself may be kept and preserved only through giving oneself unreservedly to Jesus. Whatever pride, glory, wealth, or power of the world may be enjoyed by a mortal, it is but for a moment. Then comes the final reckoning, the Great Assize, and the assignment of eternal destiny. How strange it is that many live... read more
Luke 9:25. Or be cast away?— This expression does not signify merely to lose life, which might be applied to a man, who accidentally met death in the pursuit of gain, (as a merchant, who should be lost in his voyage;) but it properly imports undergoing a capital punishment, which is an idea of much greater terror, as well as of stricter propriety in the present case; and it were to be wished that it might be seriously considered by every one in this aweful view. See on Mark 8:38. Our Lord... read more
G. Jesus’ preparation of the Twelve 9:1-50In this last major section describing Jesus’ ministry in and around Galilee (Luke 4:14 to Luke 9:50), Luke stressed Jesus’ preparation of His disciples for the opposition that lay before them. This was the climax of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, and these events formed a bridge to Luke’s unique major section on Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51 to Luke 19:10).Previously Luke recorded Jesus teaching and authenticating His teaching with miracles mainly... read more
IV. JESUS’ MINISTRY IN AND AROUND GALILEE 4:14-9:50Luke commenced his account of Jesus’ public ministry with His return to Galilee following His temptation. This section of his Gospel ends with Jesus’ decision to leave Galilee for Jerusalem and the Cross (Luke 9:51). Luke did not give as much information about Jesus’ Galilean ministry as the other synoptic writers did (cf. Matthew 4:12 to Matthew 16:12; Mark 1:14 to Mark 8:26). He chose, rather, to emphasize Jesus’ ministry as He traveled from... read more
4. Peter’s confession of faith 9:18-27Luke’s account contains three parts: Jesus’ question and Peter’s reply, Jesus’ prediction of His passion, and Jesus’ explanation of the implications for the disciples. read more
The implications for the disciples 9:23-27 (cf. Matthew 16:24-28; Mark 8:34-9:1)Jesus proceeded to explain the consequences for disciples who choose to follow Him faithfully in view of His rejection. read more
These verses expand the ideas of loss and shame implied in the illustration of bearing one’s cross (Luke 9:23). The contrast is first giving up what the world can provide to gain what God can provide. It involves going without now with the faith that God will abundantly reward any sacrifice that a disciple makes to follow Him faithfully. Moreover it involves giving up oneself to gain something for oneself either now or later. The second contrast is between glory (i.e., a good reputation) now in... read more
Feeding the Five Thousand. Peter’s Confession. The Transfiguration1-6. Mission of the Twelve (Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:5-15; Mark 6:7-13). See on Mt.7-9. Herod thinks that John is risen again (Matthew 14:1; Mark 6:14). See on Mt.10-17. Feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:13; Mark 6:30; John 6:1). See on Mt and Jn.18-27. Confession of Peter (Matthew 16:13; Mark 8:27). See on Mt. St. Luke’s account is the most imperfect. Why he omits to mention the locality (Cæsarea Philippi), and Christ’s... read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 9:23-27
74. Test of true discipleship (Matthew 16:24-28; Mark 8:34-9:1; Luke 9:23-27)Immediately after telling his disciples of his coming suffering and death, Jesus told them they had to be prepared for similar treatment. The disciples of Jesus are those who have given their lives to Jesus, and they will be obedient to their master even if it leads to hardship, persecution and death. They will no longer rule their own lives, but will deny themselves personal desires in order to please Jesus. In... read more