Luke 20:3 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 20:3

I will also = I also will. thing : or question. Greek. logos = word. See note on Mark 9:32 . read more

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 20:1-4

C. Jesus’ teachings in the temple 20:1-21:4Luke presented Jesus’ teachings in the temple as beginning with opposition from the religious leaders and leading on to Jesus’ condemnation of them. He evidently wanted to highlight the reasons for God’s passing over Israel and working with Gentiles equally in the present era. All of what follows in this section happened on Wednesday of "passion week." 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

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 20:1-8

XX.(1-8) And it came to pass.—See Notes on Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33.And preached the gospel.—The Greek verb (to evangelise) is one specially characteristic of St. Luke. Neither St. Mark nor St. John use it at all; St. Matthew once only (Matthew 11:5), in a passive sense; St. Luke ten times in the Gospel, fifteen times in the Acts. So in the Epistles, neither St. John nor St. James use it; St. Peter once; St. Paul twenty times. It, too, was clearly one of the words which the two friends... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 20:1-47

By What Authority? Luke 20:2 I. The Principle of Reservation. God reserves to Himself the right to restrain when He sees fit that full manifestation of Himself which some men nevertheless demand of Him. There are some men, some women, in whose heart there has frequently risen up something of this resentment: 'Why must I live in a state of imperfect knowledge, which is the result of a limited revelation?' And this incomplete manifestation of Himself by God for so I may call it has been felt,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 20:1-47

CHAPTER 20 1. His Authority Demanded and His Answer.(Luke 20:1-8 ) 2. Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen. (Luke 20:9-19 ) 3. Question about Tribute to Caesar. (Luke 20:20-26 ) 4. The Question Concerning Resurrection. (Luke 20:27-40 ) 5. The Question Christ Asked. (Luke 20:41-44 ) 6. Beware of the Scribes! (Luke 20:45-47 .) The events in this chapter are found in both Matthew’s and Mark’s Gospels. The parable of the vineyard foretells His death. He is the son, the beloved son, whom the... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 20:1-47

AUTHORITY:FROM HEAVEN OR OF MEN? (vs.1-8) The chief priests and scribes used every means they could to discredit the Lord Jesus among the people. While He was teaching and preaching in the temple, they planned a determined attack to challenge His right to do as He did. What authority did He have for teaching a preaching in the temple, and who gave Him this authority? Their thoughts were earthbound, for they thought of no authority but that of man, and this was the very snare that trapped... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 20:3

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 20:1-4

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

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

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 20:1-8

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 20:1-47

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 20:1-47

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 20:1-47

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