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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 16:1-18

We mistake if we imagine that the design of Christ's doctrine and holy religion was either to amuse us with notions of divine mysteries or to entertain us with notions of divine mercies. No, the divine revelation of both these in the gospel is intended to engage and quicken us to the practice of Christian duties, and, as much as any one thing, to the duty of beneficence and doing good to those who stand in need of any thing that either we have or can do for them. This our Saviour is here... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 16:14-18

16:14-18 When the Pharisees, who were characteristically fond of money, heard these things, they derided Jesus. So he said to them, "You are those who make yourselves look righteous before men, but God knows your hearts, because that which is exalted amongst men is an abomination before God. "The law and the prophets were until John; from then the good news of the kingdom of God is proclaimed; and every one forces his way into it; but it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:16

The law and the prophets were until John ,.... Till the time that John the Baptist began his ministry; for till then, the law and the prophets, with the Hagiographa, or holy writings, for into these three parts the Jews divided the books of the Old Testament, were the only writings they had; and which contained the whole of the revelation granted to them; and which they wrested, and put false glosses on; and therefore it was no wonder that they derided Christ, and despised his ministry: and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:17

And it is easier for heaven and earth to pass ,.... This is said by Christ, lest it should be thought by his saying, that the law and the prophets were until John, that they were no longer, nor of any more use; but were now abrogated and laid aside; whereas heaven and earth might sooner pass away, and the whole frame of nature be dissolved: than one tittle of the law to fail ; which, and the prophets, in all the precepts, promises, types, figures, prophecies, &c.; thereof, had their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:18

Whosoever putteth away his wife ,.... For any other cause than for adultery, as the Jews used to do upon every trifling occasion, and for every little disgust: by which instance our Lord shows, how the Jews abused and depraved the law, and as much as in them lay, caused it to fail; and how he, on the other hand, was so far from destroying and making it of none effect, that he maintained the purity and spirituality of it; putting them in mind of what he had formerly said, and of many other... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:16

The law and the prophets were until John - The law and the prophets continued to be the sole teachers till John came, who first began to proclaim the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and now, he who wishes to be made a partaker of the blessings of that kingdom must rush speedily into it; as there will be but a short time before an utter destruction shall fall upon this ungodly race. They who wish to be saved must imitate those who take a city by storm - rush into it, without delay, as the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:17

For heaven and earth to pass - See on Matthew 5:17 , Matthew 5:18 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:18

Putteth away (or divorceth) his wife - See on Matthew 5:31 , Matthew 5:32 ; (note); Matthew 19:9 , Matthew 19:10 ; (note); Mark 10:12 ; (note); where the question concerning divorce is considered at large. These verses, from the 13th to the 18th inclusive, appear to be part of our Lord's sermon on the mount; and stand in a much better connection there than they do here; unless we suppose our Lord delivered the same discourse at different times and places, which is very probable. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:16

Verse 16 Luke 16:16.The Law and the Prophets were till John Our Lord had said that the earnestness of the people was a prelude to those things which the Prophets had foretold as to the future renovation of the Church. He now compares the ministry of John to the Law and the Prophets “It is not wonderful,” he tells us, “that God should now act so powerfully on the minds of men; for he is not as formerly, seen at a distance under dark shadows, but appears openly and at hand for the establishment... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 16:1-31

The Lord ' s teaching on the right use of earthly possessions with regard to the prospect of another world, in the form of the two parables of the unjust steward, and Dives and Lazarus. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Luke 16:1-18

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Luke 16:14-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Luke 16:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 16:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 16:1-31

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