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John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Luke 12:41

Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?Speakest thou this parable to us — Apostles and disciples: Or to all - The people? Does it concern us alone? Or all men? read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:1-59

§ 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

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:35-50

V. Gradually extending his address from the twelve to the multitudes, Jesus warns of his Second Coming, Luke 12:35-50. The Saviour’s address so imperceptibly expands to take in all alike, that Peter is at last induced to ask his Lord which he means, the twelve or the myriads? How beautifully calculated was this passage to make the hesitater between Jesus and the hierarchy tremble! It is the Son of man, it is himself before whom these myriads, and even these scribes and pharisees, are... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 12:41

VI. Jesus, in answer to Peter, extends the warnings so as to include all. 41. Unto us, or even to all Our Lord had addressed Luke 12:22-34 to the apostles. But so solemn is his charge, 35-40, to watch for his second coming, that Peter wishes to know whether these solemn responsibilities belonged to the apostles alone, or to all Christians. read more

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