Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:54
A cloud rise - See on Matthew 16:2 , Matthew 16:3 ; (note). read more
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Adam Clarke
John Calvin
John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:51
Verse 51 Luke 12:51.Do you suppose that I came to send peace on the earth? What Christ has now demanded from his disciples any one of them would reckon it an easy matter to give, if the whole world, with one consent, embraced the doctrine of the Gospel. But as a considerable part of the world not only opposes but fights keenly against it, we cannot confess Christ without encountering the resistance and hatred of many. Christ therefore warns his followers to prepare for battle, for they must... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 12:1-59
The Lord , after leaving the Pharisee ' s house , speaks at great length to a numerous crowd waiting for him , addressing his words principally to his own disciples. The foregoing scene ( Luke 11:1-54 .), when the Master addressed his bitter reproaches to the learned and cultivated of the great Pharisee party, took place in a private house belonging to an apparently wealthy member of this, the dominant class. The name of the large village or provincial town where all this... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 12:41-59
The glories and responsibilities of the Christian ministry. The previous parable attracts Peter by reason of its glorious promise, and he accordingly wonders if it can apply to all believers or to the apostles only. Having asked our Lord, he receives light upon the responsibilities and glories of the ministerial office. From our Lord's words we learn— I. IT IS CHRIST 'S WILL THERE SHOULD BE STEWARDS IN HIS CHURCH , WHOSE DUTY IT IS TO GIVE HIS ... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 12:51
Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division . But the Master quickly leaves himself and his own sad forebodings. He puts by for a season his own holy impatience and continues his warnings. "I have been dwelling on the troublous times quickly coming on. Do not deceive yourselves, my disciples; the great change about to be inaugurated will only be carried out in war and by divisions in the individual house as in the nation. I bring not peace, but a... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 12:54
And he said also . A note of the compilers, SS . Luke and Paul, which seems to say, "Besides all the important sayings we have just written down, which were spoken on this occasion, the Master added as a conclusion the following words." It is probable that the expressions used in the next seven verses were called out by the general apathy with which his announcement of the coming woes was received by the listening multitude. Possibly he had noticed a smile of incredulity on the faces of... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 12:55
And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will he heat; and it cometh to pass . To the south of Palestine lay the desert; when the wind blew from that direction, it was usually a time of heat and drought. read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:51-53
See the notes at Matthew 10:34-36. read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 12:54-57
See the notes at Matthew 16:2-3.South wind - To the south and southwest of Judea were situated Arabia, Egypt, and Ethiopia, all warm or hot regions, and consequently the air that came from those quarters was greatly heated.How is it that ye do not discern this time! - You see a cloud rise, and predict a shower; a south wind, and expect heat. These are regular events. So you see my miracles; you hear my preaching; you have the predictions of me in the prophets; why do you not, in like manner,... read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:52
Five in one house divided - See on Matthew 10:35 , Matthew 10:36 ; (note). read more