Luke 16:14-17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 16:1-18

We mistake if we imagine that the design of Christ's doctrine and holy religion was either to amuse us with notions of divine mysteries or to entertain us with notions of divine mercies. No, the divine revelation of both these in the gospel is intended to engage and quicken us to the practice of Christian duties, and, as much as any one thing, to the duty of beneficence and doing good to those who stand in need of any thing that either we have or can do for them. This our Saviour is here... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 16:14-18

16:14-18 When the Pharisees, who were characteristically fond of money, heard these things, they derided Jesus. So he said to them, "You are those who make yourselves look righteous before men, but God knows your hearts, because that which is exalted amongst men is an abomination before God. "The law and the prophets were until John; from then the good news of the kingdom of God is proclaimed; and every one forces his way into it; but it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:14

And the Pharisees also who were covetous ,.... Or lovers of money, the love of which is the root of all evil; and that they were, is evident from their devouring widows' houses, under a pretence of making long prayers for them, Matthew 23:14 heard all these things ; as well as the disciples, being in company with them, Luke 15:2 even the parable concerning the unjust steward, and the application of it; and the directions given about using the things of this world, and the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:15

And he said unto them ,.... That is, Jesus said unto them, as the Syriac and Persic versions express it: "ye are they which justify yourselves before men": from the sins of injustice, unfaithfulness, covetousness, and all others; and would be thought, and appear to be righteous; but it is only in the sight of men, who can only see the outside of things, and judge thereby: but God knoweth your hearts ; and what is in them, the deceitfulness, hypocrisy, covetousness, and cruelty of them,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:16

The law and the prophets were until John ,.... Till the time that John the Baptist began his ministry; for till then, the law and the prophets, with the Hagiographa, or holy writings, for into these three parts the Jews divided the books of the Old Testament, were the only writings they had; and which contained the whole of the revelation granted to them; and which they wrested, and put false glosses on; and therefore it was no wonder that they derided Christ, and despised his ministry: and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:17

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass ,.... This is said by Christ, lest it should be thought by his saying, that the law and the prophets were until John, that they were no longer, nor of any more use; but were now abrogated and laid aside; whereas heaven and earth might sooner pass away, and the whole frame of nature be dissolved: than one tittle of the law to fail ; which, and the prophets, in all the precepts, promises, types, figures, prophecies, &c.; thereof, had their... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:14

They derided him - Or rather, They treated him with the utmost contempt. So we may translate the original words εξεμυκτηριζον αυτον , which literally signifies, in illum emunxerunt - but must not be translated into English, unless, to come a little near it, we say, they turned up their noses at him; and why! Because they were lovers of money, and he showed them that all such were in danger of perdition. As they were wedded to this life, and not concerned for the other, they considered... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:15

Ye - justify yourselves - Ye declare yourselves to be just. Ye endeavor to make it appear to men that ye can still feel an insatiable thirst after the present world, and yet secure the blessings of another; that ye can reconcile God and mammon, - and serve two masters with equal zeal and affection; but God knoweth your hearts, - and he knoweth that ye are alive to the world, and dead to God and goodness. Therefore, howsoever ye may be esteemed among men, ye are an abomination before him. See... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:16

The law and the prophets were until John - The law and the prophets continued to be the sole teachers till John came, who first began to proclaim the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and now, he who wishes to be made a partaker of the blessings of that kingdom must rush speedily into it; as there will be but a short time before an utter destruction shall fall upon this ungodly race. They who wish to be saved must imitate those who take a city by storm - rush into it, without delay, as the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:17

For heaven and earth to pass - See on Matthew 5:17 , Matthew 5:18 ; (note). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 16:1-18

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 16:14-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:17

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