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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 9:1-6

Luke 9:1-6. Then he called his twelve disciples See notes on Matthew 10:1; and Mark 6:7-12. There abide and thence depart That is, Stay in that house till ye leave the city. See note on Matthew 10:11. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 9:1-6

62. The twelve sent out (Matthew 10:5-42; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6)Jesus sent out the twelve apostles to preach the good news that the kingdom of the Messiah had come. The miraculous powers of the Messiah were given to them also, so that the knowledge of his love and mercy might spread more quickly throughout the land (Luke 9:1-2).There would be no time during Jesus’ lifetime to spread the gospel worldwide, so the apostles had to concentrate on Israel. After Jesus’ death and resurrection they... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 9:4

ye enter = ye may enter. (The force of an.) into. Greek. eis. App-104 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 9:4

Luke 9:4. There abide,— This was to prevent any reproach which might be brought against them for changing their quarters, from too great a regard to the little circumstances of domestic accommodation, orfrom principles of luxury, with a view to living better. See on Matthew 10:11.Luke 9:6Luke 9:6. And they departed,] The reader will find in Mr. Locke's Reasonableness of Christianity, p. 133, &c. some important reflections on the propriety of our Lord's choice of his apostles, in proof of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:1-6

1. The mission of the Twelve to Israel 9:1-6 (cf. Matthew 9:35-11:1; Mark 6:6b-13)This is another "sandwich" or chiastic section in design (cf. Luke 8:40-56). This structural device usually gives unity to the whole section and focuses attention on the central part of it. First, Jesus sent the Twelve on an evangelistic mission throughout Galilee. Luke filled in the period of their mission proper with information about how Herod Antipas and the people perceived Jesus. Third, the writer recorded... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:1-50

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:4

The disciples were to accept the hospitality that others would offer them, but they were not to move from house to house unnecessarily. Moving from house to house would probably imply that they were seeking better accommodations, and this would insult their hosts. People who entertained the Twelve would be demonstrating support for Jesus since His disciples were representing Him (cf. 3 John 1:5-7). read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:1-62

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 9:1-6

IX.(1-6) Then he called his twelve disciples.-See Notes on Matthew 10:5-15, and Mark 6:7-13. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 9:1-62

Healing the Sick Luke 9:2 It is the pressing task of the Christian Church to see, first, that the faith of Christ shall not be reduced to mere philanthropy; secondly, that it shall earnestly appropriate all that is good in human life, and animate, elevate, and enlarge it by making it the expression of Christian faith and love. The particular good in human life to which we shall now apply Christian principles is the noble work of healing the sick. I. The healing of the sick as a part of the... read more

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