Luke 9:57

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 9:57-62

81. The cost of being a disciple (Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:57-62)Three men came to Jesus saying they wanted to be disciples, but they did not realize the sacrifices they would have to make in following Jesus. The first man was told to think seriously about his professed intentions, because following Jesus would bring with it physical hardship and discomfort (Luke 9:57-58). The second was warned that responsibilities towards Jesus must come before ordinary worldly responsibilities. The... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 9:57

as they went = in (Greek. en. App-104 .) their going. a certain man. A scribe (Matthew 8:19 ) Lord. Om. L T Tr. [A] WI R. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 9:57

And as they went on their way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.THREE PROSPECTIVE FOLLOWERSMany a soul has felt the thrilling impulse to leave everything and follow the Lord; and if following Jesus continued to have the sharp romantic focus in the believer's heart, as in the case of this man, then there would be a great many more followers. However, much more is involved than an enthusiastic decision. Under the excitement of the moment, this man declared... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:57-58

Matthew wrote that the man was a scribe (Matthew 8:19), but Luke generalized the reference, probably so every reader could identify with the man. The man professed willingness to follow Jesus anywhere as His intimate disciple. Jesus did not rebuke him but clarified for him what that would involve so he could count the cost intelligently. He would need to be willing to accept homelessness, physical discomfort, other privation, and rejection. Jesus’ disciples had experienced these things... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:57-62

2. The importance of self-denial 9:57-62 (cf. Matthew 8:19-22)Luke turned from a presentation of people who rejected Jesus to one in which three individuals wanted to become His disciples. Each of them underestimated the degree of commitment that Jesus required. Jesus’ words clarify the cost of discipleship (cf. Luke 9:23-26). Note the recurrence of the key word "follow" in Luke 9:57; Luke 9:59; Luke 9:61. The first two incidents evidently happened during Jesus’ ministry in Galilee (cf. Matthew... 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 9:57-60

(57-60) Lord, I will follow thee.—See Notes on Matthew 8:19-22. The two anecdotes, if we may so call them, are placed by the two Evangelists in a very different connection. It is clear that their isolated, fragmentary character, with no definite notes of time and place, left a large margin to the discretion of each compiler as to where they should appear. The difference between the “certain man” of St. Luke’s report, and the “scribe” of St. Matthew’s, slight as it is, takes its place among the... 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

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 9:51-62

IV. The journey to Jerusalem -- Chapter 9:51-19:27 CHAPTER 9:51-62 1. His Face Set Toward Jerusalem. (Luke 9:51-52 ) 2. The Rejected Messengers and His Rebuke. (Luke 9:53-56 ) 3. Tests of Discipleship. (Luke 9:57-62 .) The fifty-first verse marks a new part in this Gospel. The time was come; His hour was approaching. As the perfect Man we have seen Him. As babe, as child, as man in all His loveliness we have seen Him and now the compassionate, loving One, He, who always pleased God in a... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 9:57

9:57 {13} And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain [man] said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.(13) Those who follow Christ must prepare themselves to endure all discomforts. read more

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