Luke 10:29-41

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 10:40

Two things are blameable in Martha: 1. That she made too much ado about the entertainment of our Saviour. That she entertained our Saviour she did well; but herein she erred, that she made her entertainment of him so troublesome, as it would not give her leave to take that advantage, which she might, or ought to have done, from the entertainment of a prophet. 2. That she is displeased with her sister because she would not lend her hand, but chose rather to sit at Christ’s feet and hear his... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Luke 10:41-42

Our Saviour plainly blames Martha for her too great solicitude and trouble to provide a dinner, or supper, for him, who had meat to eat which she was not aware of, it being his meat and drink to do the will of his Father, and to preach the gospel. Interpreters much trouble themselves in determining what that one thing is, which our Saviour here saith is needful. Some think our Saviour meaneth no more than, one dish is enough; but this certainly is too low a sense. Others would have this one... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 10:25-37

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 10:25. A certain lawyer.—One whose business it was to teach the law. It was probably in Judæa that this conversation was held; as we read (Luke 10:38) that Jesus was on His way to Bethany. Tempted Him.—The word seems to mean nothing worse than putting His skill to full proof, i.e. consulting Him on difficult questions. He probably wished to see if Jesus would teach him anything new; and an air of self-conceit is manifest in what little is said of him (see Luke 10:29). What... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Luke 10:38-42

CRITICAL NOTESLuke 10:38. A certain village.—There can be no doubt that this was Bethany, and that the persons mentioned were sisters of Lazarus. The names are not only the same, but the words and actions of both are characteristic of the two sisters described in John 11:0; John 12:0. Bethany was an hour’s walk from Jerusalem, and was a favourite resort of our Lord, when He was in the neighbourhood of the capital. Farrar considers that the phrases “a certain village” and “a certain woman” are... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 10:25-37

Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan. I. It is clear that the kindness of this man was of the spirit, and not merely of the letter. Here was one main point of difference between him and the priest and Levite. They needed a specific injunction, but he wanted to carry out a great principle. II. We may perceive that this man's benevolence was not hindered by any prejudices of nationality or religion. The injured traveller was an entire stranger to him, but he did not say within himself on that... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 10:33-34

Luke 10:33-34 Between Jerusalem and Jericho. I. A certain man fell among thieves; here is the black margin which surrounds civilised society. It is, perhaps, only a man here or there who may actually fall amongst thieves; but it is from individual men that we learn the true condition of the society that lies beyond us. There is a boundary beyond which if a man step he will pass into the most aggravated form of barbarism. II. There came down a priest that way, as also a Levite and a Samaritan;... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 10:35

Luke 10:35 I. All Christians should regard each himself as the host, to whom the good Samaritan brought the poor man, and should order his way to his poor brethren accordingly. We shall do so if we will but trust in our Lord, the great King of heaven and earth, as we trust in one another on common occasions. You know what credit means, when people are transacting business. A man who is known, or believed, to have plenty of money takes out goods, or uses a man's work, to a certain amount, and... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 10:36-37

Luke 10:36-37 We may learn from this parable I. That religious profession and service have no necessary connection with real goodness. II. That neighbourhood is not cancelled by a difference of religion. III. That true neighbourliness involves the spirit of sacrifice. E. Miller, The Hem of Christ's Garment, p. 177. References: Luke 10:36 , Luke 10:37 . W. Hay Aitken, Mission Sermons, 2nd series, p. 40; J. G. Rogers, Christian World Pulpit, vol. xxvii., p. 140; Clergyman's Magazine, vol.... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Luke 10:41-42

Luke 10:41-42 The Good Part of Mary. I. It would appear from this incident, on our Saviour's own authority, that there are two ways of serving Him by active business and by quiet adoration. Not as if His words implied that any Christians were called to nothing but religious worship, or any to nothing but active employment. Still, after all, there are two classes of Christians: those who are like Martha, and those like Mary; and both of them glorify Him in their own line, whether of labour or of... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Luke 10:30-35

DISCOURSE: 1516THE GOOD SAMARITANLuke 10:30-35. A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when... read more

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