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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 12:47-48

Luke 12:47-48. And that servant which knew his lord’s will, &c. Lest the consideration of the strictness of the account, and the greatness of the punishment, described in the parable, might terrify men of honest dispositions, who are liable to err merely through weakness, Jesus showed them, that as offences differ greatly in their circumstances and aggravations, so shall they differ in their punishments also. To understand this part of our Lord’s discourse, we must suppose that the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 12:35-53

96. Be prepared at all times (Luke 12:35-53)The followers of Jesus must always be ready for whatever circumstances they meet. They are likened to household servants waiting for their master to return home after a feast. Whether the master arrives home earlier or later than expected, he will be pleased if the servants are ready and waiting for him. Though they have merely done their duty, he may give them an unexpected reward by serving them a meal (Luke 12:35-38).Another illustration of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:45

delayeth. The emphasis is placed on this verb by the Figure of speech Hyperbaton ( App-6 ), because it is this postponement of the reckoning which leads to his evil doing. and. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton ( App-6 ) in Luke 12:45 and Luke 12:46 . menservants . See App-108 . maidens. Greek. paidiske. See Luke 22:56 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:46

at = in, as in preceding clause. is not aware = knows not. App-132 . cut him in sunder. Compare Daniel 2:5 .Hebrews 11:37 . unbelievers = unfaithful. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:47

And = But. will. Greek. thelema. See App-102 . according to. Greek. pros. App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:48

given = committed. of = from. Greek. para. App-104 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:45

But if that servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and the maidservants, and eat and drink, and be drunken.My lord delayeth his coming ... Again, in this section, Jesus guards against the error into which that generation was sure to fall, the error of expecting the Second Coming as an event that would surely take place in their lifetime.Beat the menservants, etc. ... and to be drunken ... Selfish and undisciplined conduct would come... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:46

The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he expecteth not, and in an hour when he knoweth not, and shall cut him asunder, and appoint his portion with the unfaithful.In this verse Jesus passed beyond the metaphor to the fact typified in the analogy. "Cutting asunder" and appointing a portion "with the unfaithful' refer to the final judgment, not to the displeasure of an earthly lord over faithless conduct of a servant.The Lord ... shall come ... emphasizes the certainty of Jesus'... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 12:47

And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and made not ready, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes; but he that knew not, and did things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required; and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask more.The application of the principles stated in these verses is beyond the power of men to find out; but the fact of their application is affirmed. Boles said,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 12:46

Luke 12:46. And cut him in sunder,— See the note on Matthew 24:51. read more

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