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George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 9:60

Bury their dead, &c. Though this was an act of religion, yet it was not permitted him; that we may learn to prefer always the concerns of God to all human considerations. (St. Ambrose) --- However necessary this might appear, however easy, however short the time which it would take up, might be, it is not permitted him. Not the least delay can be allowed, although a thousand impediments stand in the way; for spiritual things must be preferred to things even the most necessary. (St. John... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:57-62

57-62 Here is one that is forward to follow Christ, but seems to have been hasty and rash, and not to have counted the cost. If we mean to follow Christ, we must lay aside the thoughts of great things in the world. Let us not try to join the profession of Christianity, with seeking after worldly advantages. Here is another that seems resolved to follow Christ, but he begs a short delay. To this man Christ first gave the call; he said to him, Follow me. Religion teaches us to be kind and good,... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 9:1-99

Luke 9 THE DISCIPLES HAD now had full opportunity of learning their Master’s spirit and methods and power; so they were sent forth, and verses Luke 9.1-9.6 tell us how they were commissioned. “Then He called . . . and gave . . . He sent . . . He said . . .” The order of the four verbs is very instructive. His is the choice and not ours. But then He not only calls but also gives the authority and power adequate for the service to which He calls. Not until that power is given does He... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 9:57-62

True Discipleship of Christ. v. 57. 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. v. 58. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man hath not where to lay His head. v. 59. And He said unto another, Follow Me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. v. 60. Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead; but go thou and preach... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 9:51-62

THIRD SECTIONTHE JOURNEY TOWARDS DEATHLuke 9:51 to Luke 19:27_____________A. The Divine Harmony in the Son of Man and the Four Temperaments of the Children of MenLuke 9:51-62(Parallel to Luke 9:57-60. Matthew 8:19-22.)51And it came to pass, when the time was come [when the days were fulfilling] that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, 52And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 9:51-62

the Steadfast Face Luke 9:51-62 The Master’s steadfast face rebukes us! Alas, we so often flinch and cannot appropriate Isaiah 50:7 . But whether we follow afar off or closely, that lithe, alert, eager figure is always in front and taking the upward path. We need to remember which kingdom we belong to. We have passed out of the sphere of force and war, into the kingdom of the Son of God’s love. It is a reversal of the divine plan of evolution to go back to the fire of vengeance. The only... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 9:1-62

As He sent His apostles out, He gave them power and authority. They went forth without any provision for the journey other than the things of spiritual equipment. Rumors of the ministry and power they exercised reached Herod, and he was filled with fear. The apostles returned from their fist mission, and our Lord took them to Bethsaida, where He performed the wonder of feeding the crowd. In a remarkable way, that feeding is a parabolic illustration of the method by which those who serve Him... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:51-62

Jesus Sets His Face Towards Jerusalem Followed By Centring on the Lord’s Prayer For The Evangelisation of the World (9:51-11:54). This section commences with Jesus setting His face towards Jerusalem because the time for Him to be received up (as mentioned in Luke 9:22; Luke 9:31; Luke 9:44) is approaching, and it centres around the Lord’s Prayer for the evangelisation of the world (Luke 11:1-4) which is exemplified throughout. This is apparent from an analysis: a ‘And it came about when the... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:57

‘And as they went on the way, a certain man said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” ’ The first man came and offered to follow Jesus (Matthew tells us he was a Scribe - Luke 8:19). Luke wants us to see him as typical of all would be disciples. He assures Jesus that he is willing to follow Him ‘wherever He goes’. read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:57-62

Three Disciples Are Challenged With Following Jesus (9:57-62). The Lord’s prayer in Luke 11:1-4 commences with, ‘Hallowed be Your Name’ (by the bringing about of Your will in purifying Your people - Ezekiel 36:23-28), Your Kingly Rule come.’ It is a prayer of dedication to the service of the Kingly Rule of God and a longing for the purifying of God’s people. Here we are told of three men whose desire is for that service but who are challenged about their sufficient dedication. It may be that... read more

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