Chapter 10:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Johnson
| Lightfoot
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| McGarvey Pendleton
| McGee
| Wesley
| Index
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Mark John
Luke 10
Concise Complete
Seventy disciples sent forth. (1-16) The blessedness of
Christ's disciples. (17-24) The good Samaritan. (25-37) Jesus at the house of
Martha and Mary. (38-42)
Verses 1-16 Christ
sent the seventy disciples, two and two, that they might strengthen and
encourage one another. The ministry of the gospel calls men to receive Christ as
a Prince and a Saviour; and he will surely come in the power of his Spirit to
all places whither he sends his faithful servants. But the doom of those who
receive the grace of God in vain, will be very fearful Those who despise the
faithful ministers of Christ, who think meanly of them, and look scornfully upon
them, will be reckoned as despisers of God and Christ.
Verses 17-24 All
our victories over Satan, are obtained by power derived from Jesus Christ, and
he must have all the praise. But let us beware of spiritual pride, which has
been the destruction of many. Our Lord rejoiced at the prospect of the salvation
of many souls. It was fit that particular notice should be taken of that hour of
joy; there were few such, for He was a man of sorrows: in that hour in which he
saw Satan fall, and heard of the good success of his ministers, in that hour he
rejoiced. He has ever resisted the proud, and given grace to the humble. The
more simply dependent we are on the teaching, help, and blessing of the Son of
God, the more we shall know both of the Father and of the Son; the more blessed
we shall be in seeing the glory, and hearing the words of the Divine Saviour;
and the more useful we shall be made in promoting his cause.
Verses 25-37 If we
speak of eternal life, and the way to it, in a careless manner, we take the name
of God in vain. No one will ever love God and his neighbour with any measure of
pure, spiritual love, who is not made a partaker of converting grace. But the
proud heart of man strives hard against these convictions. Christ gave an
instance of a poor Jew in distress, relieved by a good Samaritan. This poor man
fell among thieves, who left him about to die of his wounds. He was slighted by
those who should have been his friends, and was cared for by a stranger, a
Samaritan, of the nation which the Jews most despised and detested, and would
have no dealings with. It is lamentable to observe how selfishness governs all
ranks; how many excuses men will make to avoid trouble or expense in relieving
others. But the true Christian has the law of love written in his heart. The
Spirit of Christ dwells in him; Christ's image is renewed in his soul. The
parable is a beautiful explanation of the law of loving our neighbour as
ourselves, without regard to nation, party, or any other distinction. It also
sets forth the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward sinful, miserable
men. We were like this poor, distressed traveller. Satan, our enemy, has robbed
us, and wounded us: such is the mischief sin has done us. The blessed Jesus had
compassion on us. The believer considers that Jesus loved him, and gave his life
for him, when an enemy and a rebel; and having shown him mercy, he bids him go
and do likewise. It is the duty of us all , in our places, and according to our
ability, to succour, help, and relieve all that are in distress and necessity.
Verses 38-42 A
good sermon is not the worse for being preached in a house; and the visits of
our friends should be so managed, as to make them turn to the good of their
souls. Sitting at Christ's feet, signifies readiness to receive his word, and
submission to the guidance of it. Martha was providing for the entertainment of
Christ, and those that came with him. Here were respect to our Lord Jesus and
right care of her household affairs. But there was something to be blamed. She
was for much serving; plenty, variety, and exactness. Worldly business is a
snare to us, when it hinders us from serving God, and getting good to our souls.
What needless time is wasted, and expense often laid out, even in entertaining
professors of the gospel! Though Martha was on this occasion faulty, yet she was
a true believer, and in her general conduct did not neglect the one thing
needful. The favour of God is needful to our happiness; the salvation of Christ
is needful to our safety. Where this is attended to, all other things will be
rightly pursued. Christ declared, Mary hath chosen the good part. For one thing
is needful, this one thing that she has done, to give up herself to the guidance
of Christ. The things of this life will be taken away from us, at the furthest,
when we shall be taken away from them; but nothing shall separate from the love
of Christ, and a part in that love. Men and devils cannot take it away from us,
and God and Christ will not. Let us mind the one thing needful more diligently.
Chapter 10:
| Darby
| Geneva
| Gill
| Jamieson Faussett Brown
| Johnson
| Lightfoot
| Matthew Henry
| Matthew Henry Concise
| McGarvey Pendleton
| McGee
| Wesley
| Index
| Bible Gateway |
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Mark John
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Samuel
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Acts
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Revelation
