Luke 8:13-16 KJV

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 8:16

Luke 8:16. A candle,— A lamp. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 8:16

16. No man, &c.—(see on :-, of which this is nearly a repetition). read more

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:1-21

E. Jesus’ teaching in parables 8:1-21The present section of Luke follows the same basic pattern as the former one. There is a block of teaching (Luke 8:1-21; cf. Luke 6:12-49) followed by another account of Jesus’ mighty works (Luke 8:22-56; cf. ch. 7). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:4-15

2. The parable of the soils 8:4-15Luke’s account of Jesus’ parables by the sea is the shortest of the three, and Matthew’s is the longest. Luke limited himself to recording only two parables, namely, the parable of the soils and the parable of the lamp. He thereby stressed the importance of hearing, obeying, and proclaiming the Word of God."Unlike Mark 4 and Matthew 13, where entire chapters are devoted to kingdom teaching via parables, Luke concentrates on the one theme of faith both here and... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:11-15

The meaning of the parable 8:11-15 (Matthew 13:18-23; Mark 4:13-20)Jesus now gave His disciples information that enabled them to understand the deeper teaching of the parable. The proclaimed Word of God does not in itself yield a uniform response of faith. Human response to it is all-important. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:13-14

In both of these cases there was some initial faith in Jesus and later a turning away from Him in unbelief. Notice that Jesus did not mention if they were saved or lost. That was not His point. The point is how they responded to the word of God. Some of them may have been saved and others lost. Jesus did not say they lost their salvation. That is impossible (cf. Romans 8:31-39). He said they turned away in unbelief.In Jesus’ day some of His hearers believed on Him (John 8:31) yet were still... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:15

Luke described this believer as having an honest (or noble) and good heart thereby stressing the character of the individual. He adapted an ancient Greek phrase denoting singleness of purpose. [Note: Liefeld, pp. 907-8.] Matthew described him as understanding, in keeping with his emphasis on comprehending the mysteries of the kingdom (cf. Matthew 13:11; Matthew 13:14-15; Matthew 13:19; Matthew 13:23; Matthew 13:25). The kind of person Luke describes will follow Jesus faithfully and bear... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 8:16

This was evidently a favorite saying of Jesus’ (cf. Matthew 5:15; Mark 4:21; Luke 11:33). In view of the context here the lamp refers to a person who has the light of God’s Word within him or her. Such a person has a responsibility to let the light illuminate those around him rather than concealing it from them. read more

Thomas Constable