I am come = I became present, as in Acts 21:18 . to give peace. This was the object of His coming (Isaiah 9:6 , Isaiah 9:7 ): but the e f fect of His presence would bring war. He came not to judge (John 12:47 ) as to this object, but the effect of His coming was judgment (John 9:39 ). on = in. Greek. en. App-104 . earth = the earth. App-129 . Nay. Greek. ouchi. See App-105 . division = disunion. Occurs only here. read more
from henceforth = from(Greek. apo. App-104 .) now: explaining the effect. against. Greek. epi. App-104 . Referring to Micah 7:6 . read more
against . In the last four instances epi governs the ace. read more
also to the people = to the crowds also; not "in-consequent". See the Structure "L", p. 1471). out of = from. Greek. apo. App-104 . shower. Occurs only here. it is = it happens. read more
hypocrites. See note on Luke 11:44 . can = know [how to]. Greek. oida. App-132 . face = appearance. sky = the heaven. Singular. See notes on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 . read more
judge ye, &c. Found in an inscriptionat Amorgus, as pronouncing a just judgment, anticipating Luke 12:58 . read more
When thou goest = For, when thou art brought. Introducing the reason for this conclusion of the whole argument. adversary. Shown in the last clause to be the tax-gatherer. to = before. Greek. epi. App-104 . the = a. in the way. Emph. by Figure of speech Hyperbaton ( App-6 ). give diligence = work hard, or take pains, or do your best. Not a Latinism, but found in the OxyrhyncusPapyri, second century B.C. delivered = set free. Occurs only here, Acts 19:12 , and Hebrews 2:15 . hale =... read more
And the Lord said, Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall set over his household, to give them their portion of food in due season?By the use of the word "steward," Jesus includes all who undertake to do the Saviour's will and do service at his bidding. "The obvious meaning is that Peter and the other apostles, and all who serve the Lord faithfully, are such `faithful and wise stewards'."[45] read more
Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Of a truth I say unto you that he will set him over all that he hath.Shall find so doing ... In these verses, Jesus returned again to his warning against unreadiness, pointing out here that the greatest and most comprehensive rewards shall be the portion of the disciples who shall be found ready for the coming of the Lord. read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 12:50
I have a baptism , &c. Referring to the sufferings which had to be first accomplished. See Luke 24:26 . Acts 3:18 . App-115 . . i. how am I straitened = how am I being pressed. Greek. sunechomai, as in Acts 18:5 and Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:23 . The prayer in Gethsemane shows how this was. See Luke 22:41 , Luke 22:42 .Hebrews 5:7 . accomplished. See Luke 9:31 . Joh 19:28 . read more