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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 14:28

Luke 14:28. To build a tower,— We learn from eastern writers, that besides fortified towns and cities, they used to have towers for the people of open towns to fly to in time of danger, as well as magnificent towers for pleasure in their gardens. Our Lord probably refers to a tower of this latter kind; for one can hardly think, with some commentators, that he is speaking of the slight and unexpensive buildings in a vineyard, which indeed are sometimes so slight, as to consist only of four... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 14:31-32

Luke 14:31-32. Or, what king, &c.— According to Sir Isaac Newton's Chronology, these words were spoken at our Lord's last passover, and might possibly refer to Herod's leading his army through Judea against Aretas king of Arabia. The phrase representing the feebler person as begging a peace, supplies us with a proper emblem of the humility and resignation with which peace is to be sought from an offended God, who is possessed of a strength, not as in the case literally supposed here, but... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 14:33

Luke 14:33. So likewise,— "Whoever engages to be my disciple without counting the cost, and resolving to part with all that he hath, will certainly be disheartened by the unexpected difficulties which he shall meet with; and, abandoning my service, will expose himself to utter shame and loss." It would be very foolish to urge the letter of this precept strictly, and maintain that a man cannot be Christ's disciple, unless he throws all his goods into the sea, divorces his wife, and bids farewel... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:28

28-33. which of you, c.—Common sense teaches men not to begin any costly work without first seeing that they have wherewithal to finish. And he who does otherwise exposes himself to general ridicule. Nor will any wise potentate enter on a war with any hostile power without first seeing to it that, despite formidable odds (two to one), he be able to stand his ground and if he has no hope of this, he will feel that nothing remains for him but to make the best terms he can. Even so, says our Lord,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 14:34

34, 35. Salt, c.—(See on :- and Mark 9:50). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 14:18-35

E. Instruction about the kingdom 13:18-14:35The larger division of the Gospel that records Jesus’ ministry on the way to Jerusalem and the Cross continues with more teaching about the coming kingdom. The parables of the kingdom that begin this section (Luke 13:18-21) introduce this section. The difference in Jesus’ teaching in the present section is a matter of emphasis rather than a clear-cut change. The subtlety of this distinction is observable in that the commentators differ over where they... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 14:25-27

The setting of these parables 14:25-27 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 14:25-35

5. The cost of discipleship 14:25-35Luke had just recorded Jesus’ teaching about God’s gracious invitation to enjoy the messianic banquet in the kingdom. It was free for all who would respond. Jesus taught elsewhere that responding meant believing on Him. Now Luke recorded Jesus’ teaching that though salvation was free, discipleship was costly. This is important balancing revelation. Salvation guarantees heaven, but it also calls for complete commitment to Jesus, not to secure heaven but to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 14:26-27

Curiosity is one thing, but discipleship is another. There were many people who were accompanying Jesus who were not really following Him in the sense of learning from Him. They simply wanted to benefit from His ministry. Jesus mentioned two qualifications for being His disciple.First, one must be willing to give up his or her primary allegiance to family and self. Jesus taught His disciples to love their enemies rather than hating them (Luke 6:27-38). He was not contravening the teaching of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 14:28-30

The parable of the tower builder 14:28-30Jesus then told another parable. His point was that those in the crowd who were considering becoming disciples of His should count the cost before they embarked on a life of discipleship."The simple fact is that the New Testament never takes for granted that believers will see discipleship through to the end. And it never makes this kind of perseverance either a condition or a proof of final salvation from hell."It . . . is simply a theological illusion... read more

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