Verse 13
III. The worldling’s ill-timed interruption brings out the parable of the Rich Fool.
13. One of the company From the vast and crowded congregation a voice now comes interrupting the words of Jesus, who pauses to hear and then answer. The interruption slightly deflects the train of Jesus’s remarks; but they still pursue the same general current, namely, the little importance of earthly suffering in comparison with our account at the day of judgment. Master The man is not probably a follower of Jesus. He has not much if any religious interest; but he looks upon Jesus as a great Rabbi who has a solemn sense of responsibility and justice. He will, therefore, be a good and impartial arbiter in the contested case.
Divide the inheritance It is said to have been the custom for the older brother to divide, and the younger take his choice; but this brother had taken all and refused to divide.
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