Luke 10:6-9 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 10:1-16

We have here the sending forth of seventy disciples, two and two, into divers parts of the country, to preach the gospel, and to work miracles in those places which Christ himself designed to visit, to make way for his entertainment. This is not taken notice of by the other evangelists: but the instructions here given them are much the same with those given to the twelve. Observe, I. Their number: they were seventy. As in the choice of twelve apostles Christ had an eye to the twelve... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 10:1-16

10:1-16 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy men and sent them out in twos ahead of him into every town and place where he intended to go. "The harvest is great," he said to them, "but the workers are few. Pray then the Lord of the harvest to send out workers for the harvest. Go! Look you--I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Do not take a purse or a wallet or sandals. Greet no one on the road. Into whatever house you go, say first of all, 'Peace to this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:6

And if the son of peace be there ,.... If there be any elect person or persons in the house, whom God has chosen to partake of peace by the blood of Christ, and the benefits arising from it; and of a conscience peace in their souls, upon the best foundation; and of eternal peace in the world to come, though yet in a state of nature; and which may be known by this sign; your peace shall rest upon it : the salutation, or wish of peace, shall be well taken, and gratefully received; and upon... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:7

And in the same house remain ,.... Where the sons of peace are, and the peace rests, and into which you are invited, and kindly received and used: eating and drinking such things as they give ; or rather, "such things as are with them", as the Vulgate Latin renders it; or "of that which is theirs", as the Syriac version; all one, and with as much freedom, as if they were your own; the reason follows, for the labourer is worthy of his hire ; what you eat and drink is your due; what... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:8

And into whatsoever city ye enter ,.... Into whatsoever house in it ye go, and apply to for lodging and entertainment, and they receive you , readily and cheerfully, eat such things as are set before you ; though ever so mean, accept of them, and do not object to them on that account, lest it should be thought you serve your own bellies, and seek to gratify your appetites; nor, on the other hand, do not think anything too good for you, or that you are burdensome and chargeable, but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:9

And heal the sick that are therein ,.... Of all their bodily diseases, which would not only show their power and warrant, theft mission and commission, but also their goodness and beneficence to men; and would be a sufficient return for what they ate and drank: and say unto them ; not only to the sick that are healed, and those in the house in which they were, but to all the inhabitants of the city; the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you : the Gospel dispensation, the kingdom of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:6

The son of peace - In the Jewish style, a man who has any good or bad quality is called the son of it. Thus, wise men are called the children of wisdom, Matthew 11:19 ; Luke 7:35 . So, likewise, what a man is doomed to, he is called the son of, as in Ephesians 2:3 , wicked men are styled the children of wrath: so Judas is called the son of perdition, John 17:12 ; and a man who deserves to die is called, 2 Samuel 12:5 , a son of death. Son of peace in the text not only means a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:7

The laborer is worthy - See on Matthew 10:8 , Matthew 10:12 ; (note). Go not from house to house - See on Matthew 10:11 ; (note). It would be a great offense among the Hindoos if a guest, after being made welcome at a house, were to leave it and go to another. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:9

The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you - Εφ ὑμας , is just upon you. This was the general text on which they were to preach all their sermons. See it explained, Matthew 3:2 ; (note). read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:7

Verse 7 7.Eating and drinking those things which they shall give you This is another circumstance expressly mentioned by Luke. By these words Christ not only enjoins them to be satisfied with ordinary and plain food, but allows them to eat at another man’s table. Their plain and natural meaning is: “you will be at liberty to live at the expense of others, so long as you shall be on this journey; for it is proper that those for whose benefit you labor should supply you with food.” Some think... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 10:1-16

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 10:1-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 10:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 10:7

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