Chapter 14:
| 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
Luke 14
Concise Complete
Christ heals a man on the sabbath. (1-6) He teaches
humility. (7-14) Parable of the great supper. (15-24) The necessity of
consideration and self-denial. (25-35)
Verses 1-6 This
Pharisee, as well as others, seems to have had an ill design in entertaining
Jesus at his house. But our Lord would not be hindered from healing a man,
though he knew a clamour would be raised at his doing it on the sabbath. It
requires care to understand the proper connexion between piety and charity in
observing the sabbath, and the distinction between works of real necessity and
habits of self-indulgence. Wisdom from above, teaches patient perseverance in
well-doing.
Verses 7-14 Even in
the common actions of life, Christ marks what we do, not only in our religious
assemblies, but at our tables. We see in many cases, that a man's pride will
bring him low, and before honour is humility. Our Saviour here teaches, that
works of charity are better than works of show. But our Lord did not mean that a
proud and unbelieving liberality should be rewarded, but that his precept of
doing good to the poor and afflicted should be observed from love to him.
Verses 15-24 In
this parable observe the free grace and mercy of God shining in the gospel of
Christ, which will be food and a feast for the soul of a man that knows its own
wants and miseries. All found some pretence to put off their attendance. This
reproves the Jewish nation for their neglect of the offers of Christ's grace. It
shows also the backwardness there is to close with the gospel call. The want of
gratitude in those who slight gospel offers, and the contempt put upon the God
of heaven thereby, justly provoke him. The apostles were to turn to the
Gentiles, when the Jews refused the offer; and with them the church was filled.
The provision made for precious souls in the gospel of Christ, has not been made
in vain; for if some reject, others will thankfully accept the offer. The very
poor and low in the world, shall be as welcome to Christ as the rich and great;
and many times the gospel has the greatest success among those that labour under
worldly disadvantages and bodily infirmities. Christ's house shall at last be
filled; it will be so when the number of the elect is completed.
Verses 25-35
Though the disciples of Christ are not all crucified, yet they all bear their
cross, and must bear it in the way of duty. Jesus bids them count upon it, and
then consider of it. Our Saviour explains this by two similitudes; the former
showing that we must consider the expenses of our religion; the latter, that we
must consider the perils of it. Sit down and count the cost; consider it will
cost the mortifying of sin, even the most beloved lusts. The proudest and most
daring sinner cannot stand against God, for who knows the power of his anger? It
is our interest to seek peace with him, and we need not send to ask conditions
of peace, they are offered to us, and are highly to our advantage. In some way a
disciple of Christ will be put to the trial. May we seek to be disciples indeed,
and be careful not to grow slack in our profession, or afraid of the cross; that
we may be the good salt of the earth, to season those around us with the savour
of Christ.
Chapter 14:
| 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
