John Trapp Complete Commentary - Luke 1:61
61 And they said unto her, There is none of thy kindred that is called by this name. Ver. 61. There is none of thy kindred ] There is an inbred desire in us all of immortality; we would eternize our names, and do therefore call our children, cities, lands, &c., after them, Psalms 49:11 . But they do best that get assurance that their names are written in heaven. They that depart from God shall be written in the earth, Jeremiah 17:13 , as Cain’s son, Lord Enoch of Enoch, Genesis 4:17 , and... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Luke 1:56-80
Luke 1:56-80Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should he deliveredThe nativity of John the BaptistThat which was miraculous at the beginning became natural towards the close.This is seen in the case of Elisabeth, as recorded in the fifty-seventh verse. True also of spiritual generation. Begins in mystery and proceeds to prove itself by all that is practical in behaviour. The work of the Holy Ghost in the heart of man can never be explained; it will ever be as miraculous as the... read more