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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:14

14. rather than the other—The meaning is, "and not the other"; for the Pharisee was not seeking justification, and felt no need of it. This great law of the Kingdom of God is, in the teaching of Christ, inscribed, as in letters of gold, over its entrance gate. And in how many different forms is it repeated (Psalms 138:6; Psalms 147:6; Luke 1:53). To be self-emptied, or, "poor in spirit," is the fundamental and indispensable preparation for the reception of the "grace which bringeth salvation":... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:15

15. infants—showing that some, at least, of those called in Matthew ( :-) and Mark (Mark 10:13) simply "little" or "young children," were literally "babes." touch them—or, as more fully in Matthew (Matthew 19:13), "put His hands on them and pray," or invoke a "blessing" on them (Matthew 19:13- :), according to venerable custom (Genesis 48:14; Genesis 48:15). rebuked them—Repeatedly the disciples thus interposed to save annoyance and interruption to their Master; but, as the result showed,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:16

16. But Jesus—"much displeased," says Mark ( :-); and invaluable addition. said—"SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME"—"AND FORBID THEM NOT," is the important addition of Matthew (Matthew 19:14) and Mark (Matthew 19:14- :). What words are these from the lips of Christ! The price of them is above rubies. But the reason assigned, "FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD," or "of heaven," as in Matthew 19:14, completes the previous information here conveyed; especially as interpreted by what... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:19

19. Why, c.—Did our Lord mean then to teach that God only ought to be called "good?" Impossible, for that had been to contradict all Scripture teaching, and His own, too (Psalms 112:5 Matthew 25:21; Titus 1:8). Unless therefore we are to ascribe captiousness to our Lord, He could have had but one object—to raise the youth's ideas of Himself, as not to be classed merely with other "good masters," and declining to receive this title apart from the "One" who is essentially and only "good." This... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:20

20. Thou knowest, c.—Matthew (Matthew 19:17) is more complete here: "but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. He saith unto him, Which—as if he had said, Point me out one of them which I have not kept?—"Jesus said, Thou shalt," &c. (Matthew 19:17 Matthew 19:18). Our Lord purposely confines Himself to the second table, which He would consider easy to keep, enumerating them all—for in Mark (Mark 10:19), "Defraud not" stands for the tenth (else the eighth is twice repeated). In... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:21

21. All these, c.—"what lack I yet?" adds Matthew ( :-). Ah! this gives us a glimpse of his heart. Doubtless he was perfectly sincere but something within whispered to him that his keeping of the commandments was too easy a way of getting to heaven. He felt something beyond this to be necessary; after keeping all the commandments he was at a loss to know what that could be; and he came to Jesus just upon that point. "Then," says Mark (Mark 10:21), "Jesus beholding him loved him," or "looked... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:22

22. lackest . . . one thing—Ah! but that a fundamental, fatal lack. sell, &c.—As riches were his idol, our Lord, who knew if from the first, lays His great authoritative grasp at once upon it, saying, "Now give Me up that, and all is right." No general direction about the disposal of riches, then, is here given, save that we are to sit loose to them and lay them at the feet of Him who gave them. He who does this with all he has, whether rich or poor, is a true heir of the kingdom of heaven. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:23

23-25. was very sorrowful—Matthew (Matthew 19:22) more fully, "went away sorrowful"; Mark still more, "was sad" or "sullen" at that saying, and "went away grieved." Sorry he was, very sorry, to part with Christ; but to part with his riches would have cost him a pang more. When Riches or Heaven, on Christ's terms, were the alternative, the result showed to which side the balance inclined. Thus was he shown to lack the one all-comprehensive requirement of the law—the absolute subjection of the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:1-8

3. The parable of the persistent widow 18:1-8Jesus continued His instruction to the disciples about His return. He told them a parable designed to encourage them to continue praying while they lived in the interval before His second coming. Luke mentioned widows more than all the other Gospel evangelists combined (Luke 2:37-38; Luke 4:25-26; Luke 7:11-17; Luke 18:1-8; Luke 20:45-47; Luke 21:1-4; cf. Exodus 22:22-24; Deuteronomy 14:28-29; Deuteronomy 16:9-15; Psalms 146:9; Isaiah 1:17; Isaiah... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:6-8

Jesus proceeded to apply the parable for His disciples. Listening carefully to the judge’s words was important because only then could the disciples see that Jesus was teaching by contrast. God would never respond to a cry for help as this judge did. In view of His character disciples can count on Him giving them the protection they need. The term "elect" is a reminder that He has chosen those who call to Him (cf. Matthew 22:14; Mark 13:20; Mark 13:22; Mark 13:27). This is another reason He... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:14

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:15

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:16

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:21

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:22

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 18:23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:1-8

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 18:6-8

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