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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 12:6-7

Luke 12:6-7. Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings Ασσαριων δυο , two pence, as Dr. Campbell translates it, or “three half-pence sterling;” and not one of them is forgotten before God As if he had said, But trust in as well as fear him, for remember, he is an infinitely more kind, as well as more powerful friend than man, and all things are in his hand and keeping. His providence extends itself to the meanest of his works: he numbers the very hairs of your head, and therefore... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 12:8-9

Luke 12:8-9. Also I say unto you It will be necessary, however, in order that you may keep your minds unshaken, that you should often look forward unto the final judgment, at which I will own you as my servants, if, by your constant and cheerful obedience to my commands, you now acknowledge me as your Master. For whosoever shall confess me before men Shall freely and openly acknowledge himself to be my disciple, and shall conduct himself as such, to whatever dangers and persecutions he... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 12:10

Luke 12:10 . And whosoever, &c. Nothing, therefore, can be more dangerous and fatal than to oppose my cause: and yet the denying me in some degree, may, upon true repentance, be forgiven: for whosoever shall speak a word Expressive of unbelief and disregard, or even of opposition and enmity; against the Son of man In this his present state of humiliation and suffering, he may possibly hereafter repent, and on his repentance his sins may be forgiven him. But unto him that... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 12:1-3

72. Beware of Pharisees and Sadducees (Matthew 16:1-12; Mark 8:11-21; Luke 12:1-3,Luke 12:54-56)In spite of all that Jesus had done, the Pharisees and Sadducees still demanded he produce a special sign to satisfy them. Jesus refused. They could look at the sky and work out what the weather would be like, but when they looked at Jesus’ miracles they refused to believe what the miracles told them, namely, that Jesus was the Son of God. The only sign Jesus would give them would be his... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 12:4-21

63. Concern about safety and security (Luke 12:4-21)Some teaching that Jesus gave to the twelve apostles is repeated in other parts of the Gospels. This may have been given to the followers of Jesus in general, particularly those instructions and warnings that concerned putting loyalty to Jesus before the desire for personal safety (Luke 12:4-12; see notes on Matthew 10:28-33 above).On one occasion when a crowd was listening to such teaching from Jesus, there was one person who showed no... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:1

In . Greek. en. App-104 . trode one upon another = trampled one another down. unto. Greek. pros. App-104 . Not the same word as in Luke 12:11 . first. The Structure ("K ") on p. 1471 shows that this must be connected with "disciples "and not with what follows. Beware ye = Take heed to yourselves. Compare Matthew 16:6 , spoken on another occasion. of. Greek. apo. App-104 . leaven. See note on Matthew 13:33 . which . Denoting a class of things in the category of impiety. hypocrisy .... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:2

nothing. Greek. ouden. Compound of ou. App-105 . covered = concealed. Greek sunkaluptomai. Only here in N.T. not. Greek. ou. App-105 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 12:4 , Luke 12:6 -, Luke 4:7 , Luke 4:21 , Luke 4:26 , Luke 4:27 -; Luke 4:29 ; Luke 4:32 ; Luke 4:33 ; Luk 4:47; Luk 4:48; Luk 4:59 . be = become. revealed = uncovered. Greek. apokalupto. See App-106 . known . Greek. ginosko. App-132 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:3

Therefore = Instead of (Greek. anti. App-104 . ) which. have spoken = spake. darkness = the darkness. in = to. Greek pros. App-104 . closets = the chambers. Occurs only here, Luke 12:24 , and Matthew 6:6 ; Matthew 24:26 . proclaimed . App-121 . upon . Greek. epi. App-104 . housetops . Compare Matthew 24:17 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:4

I say unto you . Always introduces an important matter. unto = to. Be not afraid ( phobethete). ye shall fear (phobethete) (Luke 12:5 ). Note the Figure of speech Anadiplosis ( App-6 ), by which all the words between are emphasized, by being thus enclosed. not. Greek. me. App-105 . Not the same word as in verses: Luke 12:2 , Luke 12:6 , Luke 12:10 , Luke 2:15 , Luke 2:21 , Luke 2:26 , Luke 2:27 , Luke 2:39 , Luke 2:45 , Luke 2:46 , Luk 2:56 , Luk 2:57 , Luk 2:59 . of = from [the hands... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:5

forewarn = shew, or warn; p. Luke 3:7 . ye shall fear . See note on Luke 12:4 . Fear . Note the second Anadiplosis. App-6 . Him, which: i.e. God Who. power = authority. See App-172 . into . Greek. eis. App-104 . hell = the Gehenna. See note on 2 Kings 23:10 . Matthew 5:3 , and App-131 . read more

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