John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 11:37
Verse 37 This narrative agrees in some respects, but not entirely, with the doctrine laid down by Matthew, (Matthew 10:1,) that Christ, in order to correct the superstition of the people, and particularly of the scribes, intentionally disregarded outward ceremonies of human invention, which the Jews were too solicitous to observe. God had prescribed in his Law certain kinds of washings, that by means of them he might train his people usefully to the consideration of true purity. The Jews, not... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 11:38
First washed - See on Mark 7:2-4 ; (note). read more