And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.But I say to you, Fear not — Let not the fear of man make you act the hypocrite, or conceal any thing which I have commissioned you to publish. read more
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.Fear him who hath power to cast into hell — Even to his peculiar friends, Christ gives this direction. Therefore the fearing of God as having power to cast into hell, is to be pressed even on true believers. read more
1. In the mean time The Greek Εν οις signifies, At which times. It refers to the period succeeding the contest with and the denunciation of the Pharisees in the last chapter; but the plural number indicates that the connection is not immediate. An innumerable multitude In the original μυριαδων , MYRIADS; that is, tens of thousands; so that, if taken literally, it must indicate at least twenty thousand. Commentators do not seem to observe that this is an assemblage in PERAEA, ... read more
I. The warning against the hypocrisy of the Pharisees: the judgment day will expose Luke 2:1-3. Unto his disciples first of all The discourse alternates (sometimes doubtfully to those who heard it) between the twelve and the multitudes. But even those parts which were ostensibly addressed to one, had a real application to the other, and were doubtless uttered in the hearing of both. The leaven The deceitful and treacherous doctrines spreading and impregnating the lump, like leaven. Of... read more
§ 47 THE SERMON TO THE MYRIADS, Luke 12:1-59 . Addressed partly to the disciples and partly to the multitudes, its subject is: The importance, as against the Pharisees, of deciding for Christ; which is urged especially in view of the judgment to come, at his SECOND ADVENT. It contains passages which had been previously delivered in Galilee, especially in his Sermon on the Mount; and passages resembling portions in the discourse on the Mount of Olives, Matthew 24:5. This discourse may be... read more
2. Covered… revealed… hid… known For the day shall declare it. Profound as are the concealments of the dissembling hierarchy, the great day of analysis will disclose it. read more
3. In closets Any close room for stealth, or chamber for privacy. Proclaimed upon the housetops The practice continues to the present day in Palestine, of making proclamations in the country villages from the flat roofs of the houses. “These proclamations are generally made,” says Dr. Thomson, “in the evening, after the people have returned from their labors in the field. The public crier ascends the highest roof at hand, and lifts up his voice in a long drawn call upon all faithful... read more
II. To the myriads. Fear not them, but God who is able to judge and destroy the soul, 4-12. Matthew 10:28-31. 4. Unto you my friends My friends includes both disciples (that is apostles and followers) and the myriads. They were not only to beware of the deceit, but to be fearless of the menaces and hostilities, of the hierarchy. read more
5-7. They were to fear, not the hierarchy, but God who had the power of hell; whose eye neither the minute sparrow nor the slightest hair escaped. read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 12:3
Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. Matthew 10:27. read more