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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 20:1-8

Luke 20:1-8. And on one of those days the chief priests, scribes, and elders That is, some of the first men of the nation; came By appointment of the senate, to Jesus; and spake, saying, Tell us by what authority, &c. See on Matthew 21:23-27, and Mark 11:27-33. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 20:1-8

122. Authority of Jesus questioned (Matthew 21:23-32; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8)When Jesus returned to the temple, the Jewish religious leaders came to trap him with a question. They hoped to find something in his answer that would enable them to bring a charge, civil or religious, against him. They asked him by what authority he acted the way he did, particularly in overthrowing the established practices of the Jewish temple (Matthew 21:23).Instead of answering directly, Jesus adjusted the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 20:6

will stone us = will stone us to death. Greek. katalithazo. Occurs only here. they be persuaded = it [the people] has been firmly convinced. Implying long settled conviction. Greek. peitho. App-150 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 20:7

could not tell = did not know. App-132 . not . Greek. me. App-105 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 20:3-8

Luke 20:3-8. And he answered, &c.— The great sanhedrim seems to have been established after the failure of prophesy; and concerning the members of this body the rabbies tell us there was a tradition, that they were bound to be skilled in the sciences. So far is certain, that they extended their jurisdiction to the judging of doctrines and opinions. (see on Matthew 21:23.) as appears by their deputation to Jesus, to know by what authority he did his works. We are not to suppose the answer of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 20:7

7. could not tell—crooked, cringing hypocrites! No wonder Jesus gave you no answer ( :-). But what dignity and composure does our Lord display as He turns their question upon themselves! read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 20:1-8

1. The controversy over authority 20:1-8 (cf. Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33)Jesus’ authority was crucial not only for the Jewish leaders who opposed Him but for Luke’s readers. This passage established Jesus’ authority beyond reasonable doubt. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 20:3-6

Jesus’ reply with a counter-question was common in rabbinic discussions. [Note: Marshall, The Gospel . . ., p. 725.] He used "heaven" as a synonym for God. Luke recorded many instances of this practice. The Jewish leaders had opposed John the Baptist, though the people followed him. Luke alone mentioned the leaders’ fear of stoning. Stoning was the penalty for prophesying falsely (Deuteronomy 13:1-11). Here the leaders feared that they might suffer the same fate for denying the legitimacy of a... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 20:7-8

Luke recorded the leaders’ confession that they did not know from where John received his authority. This was, of course, a deliberate evasion of Jesus’ question. However their answer condemned them because as Israel’s leaders they were responsible to evaluate the claims of professing prophets. Jesus used their refusal to answer His question as a reason not to answer theirs, but the implication was clear to everyone. He claimed the same authority as John, namely, God. There was ample evidence... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 20:1-47

Various Incidents of the Last Week1-8. The authority of Jesus challenged (Matthew 21:23; Mark 11:27). See on Mt.9-18. The wicked husbandmen (Matthew 21:33; Mark 12:1). See on Mt.19-26. The tribute money (Matthew 22:15; Mark 12:13). See on Mt.27-40. The Sadducees and the Resurrection (Matthew 22, 23; Mark 12:18). See on Mt.36. Neither can they die] This is perhaps given as a reason why after the Resurrection there is no more marriage.37. At the bush] RV ’in the place concerning the Bush’: cp.... read more

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